Why the world's most ambitious coal phase‑out deal has failed, and what it means for climate finance

In December 2025, Indonesia quietly abandoned plans to close the Cirebon-1 coal power plant. This was no ordinary power plant ...
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China unveils tech that converts coal directly into electricity without burning. Here's how it works

China has unveiled an experimental technology that could radically change how coal is used for power generation — by converting it directly into electricity without burning it in the traditional sense ...
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Renewable energy overtakes coal as main source of the world's electricity

Renewables now account for more of the world's electricity than coal They represent 33.8% of electricity generation compared to 33% for coal Solar is a key driver here, as it met 75% of the growth in ...
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Coal Is Fueling China's Next Energy Power Play

China is rapidly expanding coal-to-chemicals and coal-to-gas production as high oil and gas prices make coal a cheaper and more strategic domestic feedstock.
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This widely used chart makes the clean energy switch seem much harder than it actually is

If you follow news about climate change, you’ve probably seen the term “primary energy”. This phrase refers to the raw energy in fuels and natural resources – the energy content of oil in a barrel, ...