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COAL

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 31, 2021
COP26 aims to banish coal. Asia is building hundreds of power plants to burn it.
In Asia, home to 60% of the world's population, coal's use is growing rather than shrinking as rapidly developing countries seek to meet booming demand for power.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2021
China’s power crisis will affect industries worldwide
The world has become hooked on cheap Chinese power for making a host of its goods. About half of all metal is produced in China and nearly a fifth of all oil is refined there.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2021
China coal prices hit record high as floods in Shanxi add to supply woes
Last week it was reported that China has been releasing Australian coal from bonded storage but hasn't lifted an almost yearlong, unofficial import ban on the fuel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 13, 2021
Asian Development Bank boosts 2019-2030 climate financing goal to $100 billion
The additional $20 billion in financing support will provide support for climate mitigation efforts including low-carbon energy sources.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 11, 2021
In a world fighting climate change, fossil fuels take revenge
Across the world, fossil fuels are making a remarkable comeback as a supercharged recovery from the pandemic boosts demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 8, 2021
China orders immediate jump in coal output to fight power crunch
Facing high prices and power shortages, authorities see power rationing, lagging industrial output and threats to economic growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021
Coal crisis leaves India with few options to avoid power crunch
While shortages of coal in China and their own power crunch have commanded most recent attention, it's India that's facing a potentially worsening scenario.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2021
Fossil fuel demand shakes off pandemic in blow to climate fight
Global coal demand is set for a 4.5% increase this year, pushing beyond 2019 levels.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 3, 2021
Can South Africa become a model for developing nations ditching coal?
As Africa's No. 2 economy seeks to break its near-total coal dependence, climate experts say one province could serve as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2021
How the finance world started turning against fossil fuels
As the exit from coal, oil and gas accelerates, many investors reconsider the wisdom of owning such assets — regardless of their ethics and beliefs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2021
Energy crisis adds new hurdle to COP26 goal of ending coal use
U.S. and European officials pushing for tougher climate action are worried the energy crunch that's snarling the global economy could also undermine crucial United Nations talks next month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2021
Coal prices rising worldwide as China struggles to meet its growing demand
The dirtiest fossil fuel, which was struggling against cleaner energy sources, is now seeing its biggest comeback ever, complicating climate talks just weeks away.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2021
China’s power crisis moves from the factory floor to homes
China's energy crisis is beginning to hit people where they live, adding the risk of social instability to an economic slowdown and global supply chain disruptions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2021
China’s power crunch is next economic shock beyond Evergrande
A crackdown on power consumption is being driven by rising demand for electricity and surging coal and gas prices as well as strict targets from Beijing to cut emissions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / ANALYSIS
Sep 23, 2021
China and U.S. climate pledges give COP26 boost but 'extra mile' sought
Analysts say the two superpowers' funding pledges to tackle planetary warming lacked detail and far more is needed to meet global goals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2021
China's overseas coal power retreat could wipe out $50 billion in investment
Xi Jinping has promised to 'strictly control' new domestic coal power capacity from 2021 to 2025, but China won't begin reducing consumption until 2026.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 22, 2021
In climate pledge, Xi says China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad
Xi provided no details, but depending on how the policy is implemented, the move could significantly limit the financing of coal plants in the developing world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 14, 2021
As climate talks near, pressure grows on Asia to cancel new coal projects
Coal remains a mainstay for power generation in Asia, which accounts for 75% of global coal demand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Sep 12, 2021
China’s poor regions worry about climate justice in net-zero push
Hebei province's Tangshan has grown into the largest steelmaking hub in the world, but it also inherited Beijing's air pollution.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2021
'Tiger on my farm': Indian coal mining hub brings new dangers for villagers
With a dense population of 1.3 billion, India is vulnerable to human-animal conflict as people encroach on wildlife habitats.

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