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How much do ultra-supercritical coal plants really reduce air pollution?
It’s not the difference in coal technology that matters most in reducing emissions, but regulation.
Lauri Myllyvirta

Jun 22, 2017

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Coal

Graph of the Day: Watch Australia’s biggest polluter power down
Australia is closing one of the world’s dirtiest coal power plants. Witness Hazelwood’s emissions disappear before your eyes.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 28, 2017

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China set to ban all new coal plant development
China is expected to suspend all new coal power plant development in its upcoming five-year energy plan, as supply far outstrips demand.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 13, 2016

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Shutting Australia’s dirtiest coal plant would have “negligible” impact on power prices: RepuTex
Study finds closing Australia’s biggest brown coal power plant as soon as 2017/18 would have “negligible” effect on electricity prices, while addressing the nation’s emissions task and oversupply of capacity in the NEM.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 27, 2016

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Malcolm Turnbull

Heat on Turnbull ahead of OECD talks on coal subsidy cuts
Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to toe the line on fossil fuel subsidy reform.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 11, 2015

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ANZ makes climate commitment, but labelled ‘satirical’, ineffective
ANZ revises climate and coal rules, but criticised as ‘almost satirical’ because it allows financing of new coal mines and allows it to increase its carbon footprint.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 6, 2015

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