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Spanish union desires 2050 extension for domestic coal power plants
One of Spain's biggest industry unions, UGT has strongly recommended the Spanish government to ensure the survival to 2050 of coal burning power plants.
read more... 15/03/2018
Eurasian Development Bank will back coal production in Kazakhstan
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Bogatyr Komir company inked a loan accord to fund Bogatyr Komir’s investment program aiming to modernize coal generation processes at the Bogatyr mine.
read more... 23/02/2018
France plans to phase out coal by 2021
France made known about its intention to shut down all coal-fired power plants by 2021 to strengthen its stance in the fight against climate change.
read more... 29/01/2018
UK government announces plan to close coal plants
One of the UK’s eight remaining coal power stations is likely to stop producing power this year, according to a statement made by the government. The UK representatives laid out new regulations that will oblige all the plants to close by 2025.
read more... 09/01/2018
Spanish government opposes coal phase-out
The Spanish authorities are against the decision taken by Iberdrola, the most important electricity provider, to close two coal-fired power sites. This vision is contrary to the Paris Agreement on climate change.
read more... 27/11/2017