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May 12th, 2025

Poland: Share of coal-fired electricity falls below 50%.

In Poland, the proportion of electricity generated from coal has fallen below 50 percent for the first time. This is partly due to the strong expansion of solar energy.

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April 14th, 2025

China: New coal-fired power plants to counter fluctuations in renewables.

China wants to build new coal-fired power plants by at least 2027. They are intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies, which is a technical challenge. The new power plants should also capture CO₂ and add biomass where possible.

By Nico Beckert

News

April 14th, 2025

Energy: New coal-fired power plants to counter fluctuations in renewables.

China wants to build new coal-fired power plants by at least 2027. They are intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies, which is a technical challenge. The new power plants should also capture CO2 and add biomass where possible.

By Nico Beckert

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April 9th, 2025

False statements about Germany: How US President Trump glosses over coal power.

US President Donald Trump has ushered in a coal revival for his country – and wrongly cited Germany as a positive example. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to heavily subsidize coal as an energy source. Ministries and authorities are instructed to repeal all measures diverting the country from coal production.

By Lukas Bayer

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December 19th, 2024

Environmental Council: Poland rejects 90 percent CO2 reduction by 2040

The upcoming Polish Council Presidency will be responsible for negotiating the next EU climate target for 2040. However, the country itself is critical of the Commission's proposal of a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gases. The future of ETS 2 is also still open.

By Lukas Bayer

Feature

November 27th, 2024

China: How the largest CO2 emitter plans its decarbonization

China is in the midst of its decarbonization. Progress has been made in electricity, transport and steel. However, energy consumption continues to grow rapidly and the chemical sector's new focus on coal is undermining progress. What Chinese experts say and why the new NDC could hold surprises.

By Nico Beckert

News

October 30th, 2024

Energy: Why China continues to rely on coal-fired power

China is continuing to rely on coal capacities to ensure energy security. This is shown in the current "Global Coal Exit List".

By Fabian Peltsch

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March 27th, 2024

Climate impact of Germany's reactivated coal-fired power plants lower than expected

At the end of this week, Germany's seven lignite-fired units that were allowed to run longer due to the gas crisis will be taken off the grid. They were rarely needed anyway, so in spite of the additional capacity, less lignite was converted into electricity than in previous years.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Opinion

February 27th, 2024

New CFC boss He Lifeng means hope for green investments

The new strongman at the helm of China's financial regulator is known for his boldness and for stimulating the economy with megaprojects. Initiatives labeled "green" could benefit from his appointment.

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February 27th, 2024

China's CO2 emissions rise due to growing coal consumption

China's emissions saw a relatively sharp increase in 2023. The cause is the growing consumption of coal. The country's climate goals are at risk.

By Christiane Kuehl