Loire-Atlantique Lawmakers Demand Reversal of Cordemais Coal Plant Closure

Eight deputies and senators from Loire-Atlantique challenged the French government’s energy policy on the planned closure…

Japan Reboots Nuclear Power to Ditch Coal

Japan is restarting its nuclear reactors to reduce coal use and address growing environmental pressures. This…

European Leaders Tackle Union Fears Over South Africa’s Coal Transition

European Leaders met unions and officials on October 9 to ease concerns about South Africa’s shift…

Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant is Winding Down

Britain’s final coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, will close on Monday, October 7th, 2024, ending 142 years…

Zambia Turns to Coal as Drought Cripples Hydropower

Zambia approved the construction of a 300 MW coal-fired power plant to address an ongoing energy…

Australia’s Coal Share Drops Below 50% Amid Energy Transition

For the first time in history, coal’s share in Australia’s power generation mix has fallen below…

Germany Requests Clarity on South Africa’s Coal-Closure Slowdown

Germany’s climate envoy said Germany is requesting clarity on South Africa’s plans to slow down the…

BizAv Coalition Urges Flexible SAF Rules Under Biden’s Biofuel Plan

The Business Aviation (BizAv) Coalition urges the Biden administration to adopt the same approach used in…

Orsted Ends Coal Use with Final Plant Shutdown

Orsted, a prominent Danish name in the renewable energy sector and formerly known as DONG Energy,…

China Cuts Coal Permits as Renewable Energy Grows

China, the world’s largest builder of coal-fired power plants, is undergoing a significant policy shift. In…