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Boris Johnson announces ban on foreign aid for coal mines and power stations

20 January 2020 • 4 min read

New policy will stop the UK 'outsourcing' its emissions to developing countries, Johnson tells UK-Africa summit

The UK will no longer allow foreign aid money to be spent in support of coal mines or coal power plants, as a part of a bid by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ensure the UK focuses on promoting clean energy...

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