Global Briefing: Philippines announces coal power plant moratorium, as Asia accelerates net zero push

Michael Holder
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Philippines unveils moratorium on new coal-fired power plants The Filipino government rounded out a busy few weeks for the Asian clean energy transition this week, announcing a moratorium on new coal...

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