Focus on Coal
US House panel finds BlackRock, other asset managers leery of joining climate initiative
U.S. asset managers avoided climate initiatives fearing regulatory scrutiny, as GOP alleges a "climate cartel" collusion scheme.
Indonesia’s new coal phase-out goal sets ‘daunting task’
Meeting Indonesia's pledge to phase out coal power is a daunting task that will require immediate and ambitious action, experts warn.
Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talks
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks.
India’s steel expansion could hinder net zero emission goal, GEM says
India's coal-driven steel expansion risks derailing its net-zero 2070 target, warns GEM, citing $187B in stranded assets.
Ottawa is set to spend more than $1 billion on growing N.B.’s clean electricity grid
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa will spend more than $1 billion on growing New Brunswick's clean electricity grid.
Indonesia phasing out coal by 2040 requires ramping up renewables
Ember: By increasing renewables share to 65% in the power mix by 2040, and retiring 3 GW of coal annually, Indonesia may reach...
North Carolina town files lawsuit against Duke Energy over climate crisis
Carrboro sues Duke Energy, alleging decades of climate deception, rising costs, and delays in the renewable energy shift.
Duke pauses assessment of US energy loan program ahead of Trump administration
Duke Energy pauses U.S. infrastructure loan assessment, citing uncertainty over the future of IRA funding under Trump administration.
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these three changes will make it future-proof
Australia’s electricity market needs urgent reform to align with renewable energy and net-zero goals, doubling grid capacity for future needs.
