CoalPhaseout

2024: A Breakthrough Year for Solar Energy and Electric Vehicles

1 day ago

As we move into 2024, the environmental landscape is witnessing a significant transformation characterized by a dramatic shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The year is projected to be pivotal in the fight against climate change, chiefly through the rise of solar energy and electric vehicles (EVs), alongside a noteworthy decline in coal usage.

Germany Faces Urgent Challenge in Transitioning Away from Coal as Gas Plans Are Abandoned

13 days ago

Germany is currently grappling with the pressing issue of its energy transition away from coal, a challenge exacerbated by recent decisions taken by the government in Berlin. The latest report highlights the significant delays that Germany is incurring in its efforts to replace coal with more sustainable energy sources, as the federal government has decided to scrap its plans to expand natural gas infrastructure. This shift in policy is likely to have far-reaching implications for the country’s energy landscape and climate goals.

Indonesia's Prabowo Pledges to Phased-Out Coal by 2039 in Ambitious Environmental Initiative

1 month ago

In a groundbreaking declaration, Indonesia's Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has committed to retire the nation's entire fleet of coal-fired power plants within a 15-year timeframe. This announcement comes amid rising global pressures to reduce carbon footprints and tackle climate change more aggressively. Prabowo's ambitious plan could significantly alter Indonesia's energy landscape and position the country as a leader in the transition towards sustainable energy sources.