Focus on Coal
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
Can carbon credits help close coal plants?
A Philippine coal plant could close early by converting to renewables, funded through carbon credits to cut emissions.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says
Global CO2 emissions from energy may peak in 2023, driven by cheaper solar and batteries, but slow declines risk 2.2C warming.
US power use forecast to reach record highs in 2024 and 2025, EIA says
U.S. power consumption is projected to hit record highs in 2024 and 2025 due to growing AI, data center, and electrification demand.
Coal pioneer to wind powerhouse: UK completes coal phase-out after 142 years
The UK ends coal-fired power after 142 years, transitioning to renewables as it leads major economies in phasing out coal.
Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge
Alberta's energy regulator will proceed with coal exploration hearings despite legal concerns raised by the province's top court.
New York State fund swapped coal assets for responsible index ETF
New York's State Insurance Fund reduced its carbon exposure by 40% by shifting coal assets into a responsible-investment ETF.
Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just sixth of climate aid
South Africa's $11.6B climate fund has spent $1.9B on grid expansion, coal transition, and green projects, sources said.
