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G7, Vietnam reach $15.5 bln climate deal to cut coal use

The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations has agreed with Vietnam to fund the Southeast Asian country's transition away from coal with $15.5 billion, two Western sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

read more... 14/12/2022

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Britain approves first new coal mine in decades despite climate targets

Britain approved its first new deep coal mine in decades on Wednesday to produce the high-polluting fuel for use in steelmaking, a decision which drew criticism from opponents who say it will hinder climate targets.

read more... 08/12/2022

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Poland to slow coal phase-out process, maintain 2049 end-date

Poland is forced to slow down the process of closing coal mines but will not withdraw from its plans to close all its mines by 2049, announced Polish State Assets Minister Jacek Sasin.

read more... 09/11/2022

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RWE to restart 3 lignite units (900 MW) this winter

German utility RWE will restart three lignite units – Neurath C (292 MW), Niederaussem E (295 MW) and F (299 MW) – from 1 October, with the facilities currently in reserve, the company said on Thursday.

read more... 12/08/2022

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EU ban on Russian coal imports to take effect after transition ends

European Union (EU) member states will not be allowed to import any more coal from Russia after the transitional period for the bloc's embargo ends at midnight on Wednesday.

read more... 11/08/2022

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