‘Green revolution’: G7 leaders pledge to halve emissions by 2030 and end all unabated coal ‘as soon as possible’

They have also promised to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and transform the financing of infrastructure projects in developing countries

National Grid ESO joins Powering Past Coal Alliance

Members of the Alliance commit to taking actions such as setting targets to phase out coal and committing to no further investments in coal power

UK to close coal-fired power plants by 2025

Coal-fired power stations in the UK are to be closed in the next 10 years. The government made the announcement today ahead of a major speech which will set out a new direction for energy policy. Under the plans, the use of coal plants will also be restricted by 2023. Energy Secretary Amber Rudd will […]