Global briefing: India reportedly plans end to new coal power projects

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Global briefing: India reportedly plans end to new coal power projects

This week's Global Briefing reports on India's plans to phse down coal development, Biden's crypto climate tax proposal, and the latest wave of ultra-low cost Australian renewables projects

Reports: India moves to restrict coal power pipeline India plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants beyond those already in its 28.2GW pipeline, according to Reuters. The news agency reported...

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