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Global Coal Hypocrisy
Global Coal Hypocrisy
Dec 3, 2021 Shashi Tharoor rejects the widespread criticism of India following the recent COP26 climate-change conference.
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Dethroning King Coal
Dethroning King Coal
Aug 6, 2013 Peter Singer on why the world needs to move away from coal.
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Coal and Corruption
Coal and Corruption
Oct 16, 2014 Marina Lou shines a light on the coal industry's corrupting influence.
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Is SVB the Canary in the Coal Mine?
Is SVB the Canary in the Coal Mine?
Mar 14, 2023 Xavier Vives warns that the bank's sudden collapse points to a larger looming threat to financial stability.
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King Coal’s Pyrrhic Victory
King Coal’s Pyrrhic Victory
Aug 4, 2010 Daniel Gros
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King Coal’s Climate Challenge
King Coal’s Climate Challenge
Nov 19, 2013 Andrew Steer provides a reality check on the climate-change implications of continued reliance on coal power.
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Chinese Coal Cuts
Chinese Coal Cuts
Apr 2, 2015 Mark L. Clifford praises the country's progress toward reducing carbon-dioxide emissions.
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King Coal’s Climate Policy
King Coal’s Climate Policy
Oct 20, 2009 Jeffrey D. Sachs
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Africa Must Choose Renewables Over Coal
Africa Must Choose Renewables Over Coal
Feb 10, 2020 Carlos Lopes makes an economic case for speeding up the continent’s transition to a low-carbon economy.