May 27 G-7 nations aim to end greenhouse gas emissions from energy by 2035 By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Officials from the Group of Seven wealthy nations have announced they will aim to largely end greenhouse gas emissions from their power sectors by 2035. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:15 EU foreign policy head Josep Borrell on a possible Russian coal ban and war in Ukraine n Brussels, European Union leaders met to consider a ban on Russian coal, while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gathered with NATO alliance leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine. Josep Borrell, the EU's high representative for foreign policy,… Continue watching
Apr 05 E.U. proposes banning Russian coal imports after ‘heinous crimes’ near Kyiv By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The European Union's executive branch has proposed a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first sanctions targeting the country's lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 29 Poland blocks coal imports in an effort to reduce Russian energy dependency By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Tuesday’s move is part of a larger strategy to reduce energy dependence on Russia which gained new urgency after the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 17 Air pollution prompts school closures as India capital considers lockdown By Sheikh Saaliq, Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press The dirty-air crisis in the city of more than 20 million people has underscored India's heavy dependence on coal, which accounts for 70% of the country's power. Continue reading
Nov 13 Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Continue reading
Nov 04 Poland’s position on coal disappoints activists By Associated Press Poland, the second-biggest user of coal in Europe after Germany, appeared to backtrack on any ambitious new commitments for ending coal. Continue reading
Nov 04 Countries pledge to phase out coal on climate summit sidelines By Frank Jordans, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Critics noted the several major economies still have not set a date for ending their dependence on the fuel that is a major source of planet-warming emissions. Continue reading
Nov 02 Wealthy nations partner to help South Africa ditch coal By Associated Press One focus of the initiative will be helping to create new jobs for tens of thousands of people in South Africa’s coal mining industry. Continue reading
Apr 18 US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb climate change with urgency, just days before President Joe Biden hosts a virtual summit of world leaders to discuss the issue. Continue reading