US withdraws from coal-to-clean JETP deals for developing nations
Just Energy Transition Partnerships for South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam will have to move forward without US backing as Trump walks away from international climate funding
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Zimbabwe plans to expand coal use to address drought-induced blackouts
The Southern African nation faces severe power shortages but lacks the funding to shift to cleaner energy sources, campaigners say
This Australian coal community is co-designing its own green future
The mining town of Collie offers a promising example of how to survive – and even thrive – amid the global transition to net-zero emissions
What Trump got wrong on China, coal and climate
Republican candidate Donald Trump has cited China’s coal plants as a reason for the US to stick with fossil fuels – but he fails to acknowledge China’s massive clean energy industry
Plans to turn Europe’s biggest coal mine into a leisure lake prove divisive
Transition experts say repurposing Poland’s Bełchatów mine and power plant for renewables not recreation could bring more jobs, revenue and electricity
Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production
Even as India agreed to phase down coal power at UN climate talks, state-run firms were lobbying government to weaken pollution regulations and expand the sector
Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas – now
Introducing strong policies to accelerate the rollout of renewables, coupled with a rapid, legally implemented phase-out of fossil fuels, may be our best hope for curbing global warming
New fossil fuel plants post-2017 risk 2C warming limit
NEWS: To have a 50% chance of avoiding dangerous temperatures new fossil fuel investments needs to be put on hold from next year
China’s CO2 emissions might not be falling – study
NEWS: It’s too soon to celebrate a tipping point for the world’s biggest emitter, according to analysis from CICERO
Lost in Lusatia: Lignite goes from asset to liability
LONG READ: Brown coal is Germany’s guilty energy secret, a drain on its climate ambitions. Mining communities see the writing on the wall
Fears of an Asian coal surge are overblown – study
NEWS: Dirty power plants planned in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia are unlikely to all be built, says think tank ECIU
West Balkans coal pollution bill running into billions
NEWS: Heavy pollution from coal-fired power stations results in Serbia losing a third of its national wealth annually because of premature deaths caused by poor air quality
World’s top private coal company faces bankruptcy
NEWS: Staunch opponent of climate laws and science misses interest payment as global coal price slump continues
Japan fleshes out Paris climate change plan
NEWS: Tokyo government says emission cutting strategy will be approved by May, but cuts likely to hinge on future of 40 planned coal power plants
JP Morgan: Coal investments on par with child labour
NEWS: Bank says it will stop funding new coal mines or plants in the 30 OECD nations, but could still back projects in developing world
India to double coal tax under 2016-17 budget
NEWS: Clean energy, nuclear and irrigation systems to benefit under budget announced by finance chief Arun Jaitley
Top lobbyist says coal needs its own ‘Mission Innovation’
INTERVIEW: Despite climate concerns, hundreds of coal plants are being built worldwide. The World Coal Association argues governments should stump up for cleaner technology
Obama blocks new coal mines on public land
UPDATED: US Department of the Interior announces moratorium on leases while overhauling system to reflect climate cost of extracting fossil fuels
Coal, steel sectors to suffer as China pollution drive accelerates
ANALYSIS: Experts say tougher laws and penalties could signal turning point in environmental fight in China, as president Xi Jinping urges officials to crack down on inefficient state industries
Arch Coal goes bankrupt as US sector declines
NEWS: Clean power plan and global demand slowdown hit mining companies for the dirtiest fossil fuel
India coal imports down 34% in December
NEWS: Delhi’s strategy to boost domestic production paying dividends in blow to world’s top coal exporters, but overall coal use set to soar
The King is dead: FT pens obituary to coal
CRIB NOTES 4-10 JAN: Coal braces for uncertain future, BP boss eyes gas glut, China targets 21% wind and solar boost
Australia approves coal port expansion despite 1.5C support
NEWS: Federal government has given the go-ahead for dredging at Abbot Point, a gateway for target-busting fossil fuel use
IEA: Global coal use flatlining on weak Chinese demand
NEWS: Paris climate deal reinforces tough outlook for mining sector, with prices set to remain low to 2020, says International Energy Agency
Investors pressure mining giants to phase out coal
NEWS: Funds worth US$4 trillion are calling on Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto to assess their exposure to climate risk
India: Paris climate talks problem-child or green leader?
ANALYSIS: Delhi has huge plans to invest in solar but it’s the country’s longstanding coal addiction that has climate experts worried
India, China planned coal plants could blow UN warming target
NEWS: Experts say 2440 power plants in global pipeline would knock world over 2C warming limit, as row over ‘decarbonisation’ heats up at talks
No renewables without coal, says Indian energy minister
NEWS: Fossil fuel is imperative to meet India’s development needs, Piyush Goyal insists at the opening of UN COP21 climate talks in Paris
Is it immoral to invest in coal?
ANALYSIS: Cheap fuel for developing nations; disastrous for the climate. We asked three experts if it is morally defensible to bankroll new mines and power plants
Europe’s largest insurer Allianz to pull funds from coal
NEWS: German company holding €2 trillion worth in assets said it will shift an estimated €4 billion into clean energy
Coal: The first casualty of the global climate fight
ANALYSIS: It’s early days to say that coal is in terminal decline, but the signs are not good. Support will be needed to help communities and countries adapt to a structural decline