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Governments underestimating global coal phase-out challenge, energy experts warn

Toby Hill

28 July 2020 •

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Coal continues to dominate energy generation in some of the world's most populous countries

Governments should prepare to pay coal operators to shut down plants and compensate impacted workers and communities, study argues

Policymakers are underestimating the challenge posed by phasing out coal, with detailed roadmaps needed to carefully plan coal plant retirement accompanied by a range of policy measures and funding to...

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