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Japan's decarbonisation plan could cause tens of thousands of deaths – study
Japan's decarbonisation plan could cause tens of thousands of deaths – study

Ammonia burning could negate Japan's efforts to improve air quality

Green energy provided 20% of needs in Poland
Green energy provided 20% of needs in Poland

Since 1990, Poland has reduced its emissions by 15.7%

The European Parliament supported the reduction of methane emissions from oil and coal
The European Parliament supported the reduction of methane emissions from oil and coal

The new law introduces more stringent requirements for gas infrastructure operators to identify and eliminate methane leaks

Ukraine to install green power plants on abandoned mines
Ukraine to install green power plants on abandoned mines

In 2023, a pilot project will be developed for the Velikomostiv mine in the Lviv region

Germany to destroy an entire village in order to extract more coal. Photos of the protests
Germany to destroy an entire village in order to extract more coal. Photos of the protests

Expansion of large open-pit coal mine runs counter to Germany's international commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Global coal use reached record levels in 2022
Global coal use reached record levels in 2022

This trend will lead to an increase in global emissions

Smog from coal-fired heating can kill 1,500 people in one winter
Smog from coal-fired heating can kill 1,500 people in one winter

The Polish politician urged to "burn everything", because the country needs to be heated

Rapid phase-out of coal is key to curbing climate change – IEA
Rapid phase-out of coal is key to curbing climate change – IEA

Coal is the single largest source of CO2 emissions in energy and the single largest source of electricity production in the world

Without peace, there can be no effective fight against climate change – Zelenskyi
Without peace, there can be no effective fight against climate change – Zelenskyi

Climate change affects both poor and rich countries, because it cannot be bought off

Poland will not close its coal mines until one condition is met
Poland will not close its coal mines until one condition is met

In the coming months, coal production will increase

Initiative for coal regions with transitional economies in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
Initiative for coal regions with transitional economies in the Western Balkans and Ukraine

The event will take place in Brussels on November 22-23