Officials in Italy said they are prepared to restart the country’s four remaining coal-fired power plants if supply issues for oil and natural gas persist, while also moving to postpone a permanent shutdown of those facilities until at least 2038 to support industrial competitiveness and economic stability. …
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India Keeps Coal Power at Full Throttle
India’s commitment to coal remains stronger than ever, and the government’s latest move to extend the mandate for coal-fired plants to run at full capacity until February 28 is proof of that. In a world where renewables may be slowly gaining ground, coal continues to power over 70% of India’s electricity needs. …
South Africa Warns Others Not to Go From Electricity to Darkness
One of the architects of South Africa’s groundbreaking deal with rich nations to move more quickly away from coal sounded a note of caution to other countries considering similar agreements. …
