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G7 to close coal plants by 2035 for climate

CNN — April 29, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Summary: G7 nations have agreed to close all coal plants by 2035, a significant move in climate policy. Japan, previously a blocker, will now phase out coal by the early 2030s. The US plans to shut down coal-fired power plants by 2039. This commitment is crucial in the fight against climate change, with fossil fuels being the main cause. The G7's decision may influence global climate policy.

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    G7 to end unabated coal power by 2035 (The Guardian)
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    G7 to phase out coal by 2035, focus on renewables (Financial Times)
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    G7 countries to phase out coal by early 2030s (Electrek)
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    G7 aims to boost electricity storage, phase out coal (Financial Times)
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    IEA reports 130% increase in battery capacity in 2023 (The Guardian)
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