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Indonesia deepens reliance on coal power despite COP 21 commitments
Indonesia, already one of the world's biggest carbon emitters, plans to build a further 100 coal-fired power stations by 2019. This would seriously jeopardise the country’s COP 21 commitments. EURACTIV France reports.
European banks clinging to coal investments
Europe’s big banks have failed to significantly cut their investments in coal in the five years between the UN climate conferences of Copenhagen and Paris. EURACTIV France reports.
Developed countries agree to cut coal subsidies in 2017
The European Union and eight OECD countries have agreed to reduce state aid for coal-fired power stations in developing countries. But many stations will be exempt from the cuts. EURACTIV France reports.
France ends coal subsidies for developing countries amid fears of COP 21 failure
France hopes its decision to end export credits for coal-fired power stations will breathe life into the sluggish international climate negotiations, which have all but ground to a halt in the EU. EURACTIV France reports.
France may extend coal subsidies to save jobs
France may renege on its promise to end subsidies for coal-fired power stations abroad to protect jobs in the energy sector. EURACTIV France reports.