A report highlights the urgent need to reduce global coal dependency for climate targets, with countries lagging on necessary emissions reductions.
COP30 report: Critical coal dependency highlights climate action failures
China launches its first railway project integrating renewable energy
China initiated its first renewable energy-integrated railway project, aiming for significant carbon emission reductions and enhanced energy efficiency.
Denmark achieves historic coal-free energy production
Denmark is on the brink of a coal-free grid, achieving three months without coal, primarily due to low summer heating demand.
Analysis: IEA warns that the world is struggling to wean itself off coal
In 2024, the UK eliminated coal, while globally, coal demand rose, particularly in Germany and China. Future coal consumption remains uncertain due to increased electricity needs and emergent renewable energy sources.
US 2024 Election: Coal’s share in the electricity mix is diminishing but is proving hard to break up with
The share of coal in US electricity dropped to 15%, lowest in 4 years due to policy and renewable energy growth.
Opinion: COP28 – you can’t argue with the laws of physics
Despite of a deal at COP28 OPEC members still hangs on to the fairy-tale that fossil fuels will last forever.
Analysis: Ambitious solar project to join a string of coal plants in Pakistan’s Thar district
UK-based Oracle Power is behind a new solar project in the Thar Desert, where the company is already exploring coal, as locals express scepticism about tall promises.
Analysis: Germany completes nuclear phaseout with big climate costs
Germany completes its nuclear phase-out.
Film review: Finite – the climate of change
Jeremy Williams reviews Finite: The Climate of Change.
Analysis: Coal returns to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Progress towards the construction of a China-funded coal power plant in Gwadar raises questions about the climate pledges of both China and Pakistan.
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