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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/03/04/middle-east-crisis-increases-southeast-asias-coal-risk/feed/ 0 To break its coal habit, China should look to California’s progress on batteries https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/15/to-break-its-coal-habit-china-should-look-to-californias-progress-on-batteries/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/15/to-break-its-coal-habit-china-should-look-to-californias-progress-on-batteries/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:37:58 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=81970 Big strides on battery storage are helping the state and other parts of the US cut their reliance on "peakers" - fossil fuel power plants that crank up at times of high demand

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/15/to-break-its-coal-habit-china-should-look-to-californias-progress-on-batteries/feed/ 0 Indonesia and Vietnam set for surge in coal use this decade despite transition deals https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/17/indonesia-vietnam-coal-use-surge-jetp-phase-out-energy-fossil-fuel-iea/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/17/indonesia-vietnam-coal-use-surge-jetp-phase-out-energy-fossil-fuel-iea/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=81020 Rising demand in Southeast Asia and India is expected to prevent coal use from falling significantly this decade, the International Energy Agency predicts

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/china-risks-emissions-rebound-amid-policy-shifts-experts-warn/feed/ 0 China on course to peak fossil fuel power as soon as this year, reports say https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/09/china-on-course-to-peak-fossil-fuel-power-as-soon-as-this-year-reports-say/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/09/china-on-course-to-peak-fossil-fuel-power-as-soon-as-this-year-reports-say/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:30:40 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=75208 The Asian nation's energy transition is entering a new phase, with soaring renewables reducing demand for fossil fuels, analysis shows

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/21/chinas-emissions-fall-but-growing-coal-to-chemicals-sector-raises-concern/feed/ 0 This Australian coal community is co-designing its own green future https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/19/this-australian-coal-community-is-co-designing-its-own-green-future/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/19/this-australian-coal-community-is-co-designing-its-own-green-future/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:06:34 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=68879 The mining town of Collie offers a promising example of how to survive - and even thrive - amid the global transition to net-zero emissions

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]]> What Trump got wrong on China, coal and climate  https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/03/what-trump-got-wrong-on-china-coal-and-climate/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:49:39 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=53933 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

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]]> Plans to turn Europe’s biggest coal mine into a leisure lake prove divisive https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/01/plans-to-turn-europes-biggest-coal-mine-into-a-leisure-lake-prove-divisive/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:42:38 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=53513 Transition experts say repurposing Poland's Bełchatów mine and power plant for renewables not recreation could bring more jobs, revenue and electricity

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]]> Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/10/28/indian-coal-giants-pushed-for-lax-pollution-rules-while-ramping-up-production/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:50:08 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=53759 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

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]]> Why we need new laws to end coal, oil and gas – now   https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/10/18/why-we-need-new-laws-to-end-coal-oil-and-gas-now/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:07:43 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=53562 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

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]]> The demise of coal, as it turns out, is a lot of gas https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/09/13/the-demise-of-coal-as-it-turns-out-is-a-lot-of-gas/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:48:44 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=52944 The global pipeline of coal projects shrank dramatically in recent years - but now coal is making a comeback in Asia, threatening climate goals

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]]> Pollution clampdown on Delhi kilns threatens brick workers’ future https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/07/29/pollution-clampdown-on-delhi-kilns-threatens-brick-workers-future/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:28:57 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=52319 Emissions controls are causing brick kilns to close, raising fears that migrant labourers - who lack social safety nets - will struggle to earn a living 

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]]> EU “green” funds invest millions in expanding coal giants in China, India https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/07/01/eu-green-funds-invest-millions-in-expanding-coal-giants-in-china-india/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:33:50 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=51871 Climate Home found leading asset managers hold shares in coal firms within funds touting sustainable credentials

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]]> IEA calls for next national climate plans to target coal phase-down https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/06/25/iea-calls-for-next-national-climate-plans-to-target-coal-phase-down/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:22:27 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=51832 Countries have agreed to reduce power generated from coal, but shutting down plants is an economic and social challenge, especially in emerging economies

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]]> G7 coal charade: Funding the fire they claim to fight  https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/06/12/g7-coal-charade-funding-the-fire-they-claim-to-fight/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:23:59 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=51633 Rich countries should take concrete steps to stem the global flow of funds from their commercial banks which are fuelling expansion of the coal industry

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]]> G7 offers tepid response to appeal for “bolder” climate action https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/04/30/g7-offers-tepid-response-to-appeal-for-bolder-climate-action/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:13 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=50861 Climate and energy ministers from G7 nations agreed a coal exit deadline - with a caveat, but made little progress on other fossil fuels and finance

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]]> One million coal jobs face the axe globally by 2050 https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/10/10/one-million-coal-jobs-face-the-axe-globally-by-2050/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:13:16 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=49320 China and India will see the biggest coal job losses and need to plan support for affected communities, Global Energy Monitor warns

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]]> ADB set to launch first coal early retirement scheme in Indonesia https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/09/29/adb-set-to-launch-first-coal-early-retirement-scheme-in-indonesia/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:43:46 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=49288 A finance tool to shut down Asian coal plants up to a decade early will swing into action "soon", says Asian Development Bank climate envoy

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]]> Carbon credits touted as saviour of coal-to-clean energy deals https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/06/21/carbon-credits-touted-as-saviour-of-coal-to-clean-energy-deals/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:48:22 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=48745 The scheme aims to fund the coal-to-clean energy transition in emerging economies like Indonesia but experts warn the fine print is key

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]]> South Africa’s coal lobby is resisting a green transition https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/06/19/south-africa-coal-energy-fossil-fuels-climate-lobby/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:34:43 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=48730 Coal lobbyists have defended industry interests, met with politicians and delayed climate legislation in South Africa.

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]]> Colombia accuses Drummond coal mining exec of funding paramilitary group https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/06/05/colombia-paramilitary-funding-drummond-coal-mining-auc/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:47:44 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=48661 The current Colombia head of an American coal miner will face trial, accused of giving money to right-wing paramilitaries in the late nineties

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]]> Uncertainty on renewable retraining frightens South Africa’s coal communities https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/04/03/skills-shortage-threatens-south-africa-8-5-billion-clean-energy-transition/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:49:24 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=48334 An investigation by Oxpeckers and Climate Home found coal-reliant communities in South Africa have scarce details on how funds for reskilling workers from its $8.5 billion deal will be implemented.

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]]> Chinese coal boom a ‘direct threat’ to 1.5C goal, analysts warn https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/03/14/chinese-coal-boom-a-direct-threat-to-1-5c-goal-analysts-warn/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:51:56 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=48206 Energy security fears prompted Beijing to rapidly accelerate coal power plans last year, raising concerns about the country's impact on greenhouse gas emissions

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]]> Study: IPCC asks emerging countries to drop coal faster than rich nations did https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/02/15/study-ipcc-asks-emerging-countries-to-drop-coal-faster-than-rich-nations-did/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:49:48 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=48047 A new study has found that most energy transition models ask nations like China, India and South Africa to cut coal use twice as fast as developed countries ever did.

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]]> Coal communities fear South Africa’s clean energy transition https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/02/02/coal-communities-left-behind-fear-south-africa-green-energy-transition/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:22:08 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=47991 Almost 80% of the more than 80,000 residents working in Ermelo are employed by Eskom and Transnet, the state-owned energy and transport companies

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]]> Thunberg joins protest against German coal mine expansion https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/01/16/thunberg-joins-protest-against-german-coal-mine-expansion/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:06:07 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=47914 The German government agreed that utility RWE could expand the Luetzerath coal mine in exchange for a faster national coal phase-out

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]]> Rich nations, banks pledge $20bn for Indonesia’s coal-to-clean switch https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/11/15/rich-nations-banks-pledge-20bn-for-indonesias-coal-to-clean-switch/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:58:32 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=47581 The US and Japan led on mobilising finance to retire Indonesian coal plants and scale up renewables, in a deal announced in Bali

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]]> As Cop27 kicks off, where are the coal to clean deals at? https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/11/07/as-cop27-kicks-off-where-are-the-coal-to-clean-deals-at/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:23 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=47454 Rich countries have been discussing "just energy transition partnerships" with South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and Senegal

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]]> South Africa approves $8.5bn energy transition investment plan https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/10/20/south-africa-approves-8-5bn-energy-transition-investment-plan/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:56:06 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=47357 Insiders say less than 3% of the money rich countries promised is earmarked as grants, raising concerns about fairness and South Africa's debt burden

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]]> Billionnaire activist forces Australia’s biggest polluter into climate-friendly U-turn https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/05/30/billionnaire-activist-forces-australias-biggest-polluter-into-climate-friendly-u-turn/ Mon, 30 May 2022 13:11:08 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=46535 AGL had planned to split in two and keep burning coal for another two decades or more, before Mike Cannon-Brookes led a shareholder revolt

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]]> How a tech billionaire is forcing Australia’s coal die-hards to face the future https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/05/06/how-a-tech-billionaire-is-forcing-australias-coal-die-hards-to-face-the-future/ Fri, 06 May 2022 09:18:00 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=46355 Mike Cannon-Brookes' market raid on AGL, Australia's biggest polluter, is putting its slow coal exit plan under scrutiny

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]]> China’s coal miners face a challenge to capture leaked methane https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/04/25/chinas-coal-miners-face-a-challenge-to-capture-leaked-methane/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:13:04 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=46300 China has committed to cut methane emissions in a deal with the US but a lack of robust monitoring and expensive capture technologies are barriers

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]]> As Japan sanctions Russian coal, it is high time to kick the habit altogether https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/04/11/as-japan-sanctions-russian-coal-it-is-high-time-to-kick-the-habit-altogether/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:27:06 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=46242 For too long, Japan has depended on coal power at home and promoted it abroad, despite the climate imperative to switch to clean energy

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]]> Australian government welcomes high fossil fuel prices, ships coal to Ukraine https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/03/21/australian-government-welcomes-high-fossil-fuel-prices-ships-coal-to-ukraine/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:53:43 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=46120 Scott Morrison's administration is celebrating rising coal exports and pledging to send a shipment of coal to Ukraine

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]]> 2021 in coal: China’s dirty recovery mars international finance crackdown https://www.climatechangenews.com/2021/12/27/2021-in-coal-chinas-dirty-recovery-mars-international-finance-crackdown/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=45587 Global coal power generation reached an all time high in 2021, just as countries reached an elusive consensus to phase down the fossil fuel

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