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New York State to phase out coal by 2020 in bid to become 'international capital' for clean energy

14 January 2016 • 2 min read

Governor Andrew Cuomo's new environmental package also includes $15m fund for training workers in solar installation and technology

New York's State Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday announced plans for the US state to eliminate all use of coal by 2020 as part of a new environmental package designed to accelerate New York's transition...

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