Indonesia relaxes export ban to allow 37 coal vessels to depart
The export ban, implemented on Jan. 1 amid concerns of power shortages, has been eased for miners that have met a requirement to sell a portion of their output for local power generation.
Indonesia considers coal levy as easing of export ban calms markets
Driven by concerns about the impact to their economies which depend on coal-fired power generation, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines had called for the measure to be eased.
The Philippines' move follows similar requests from other Asian governments such as Japan and South Korea.
China can have cheap coal or common prosperity. Not both.
Operating 24 hours a day, the only way coal mines can increase output in a hurry is to skimp on maintenance, making for a dangerous situation.
India's supposed crime in Glasgow was to join China in insisting on a last-minute change to the final declaration in which countries pledged to “phase down” rather than “phase out” coal.
Global oil's comeback year presages more strength in 2022
Gasoline and diesel use surged this year as consumers resumed travel and business activity picked up, despite efforts to mitigate climate change.
HSBC says clients must have plan to exit coal by end of 2023
Built on earlier promises to phase out coal, the policy would stay in line with the science of climate change and be reviewed annually.
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s disputed mine shows ditching coal isn’t easy
While the mine has become a global emblem for opposition to fossil fuels, the start of overseas sales is also a reflection of coal’s pivotal role in the world’s energy mix.
Japan backs oil and gas even after COP26 climate talks
Weeks after world leaders pledged to combat climate change at the COP26 summit, Japan is already showing signs of putting the brakes on divestment from fossil fuels.
The open-cast mines of Singrauli epitomize the economic and environmental dilemma faced by the world's second-most populous nation.
Asia’s three largest economies and polluters face tough road toward ditching coal
For Japan, China and India, promises to further reduce emissions by phasing out coal run straight into domestic political roadblocks and social realities.
