Coal Phase Out
A page on energy in our climate change coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 4 reports filed on it so far.
How the ‘Super El Niño’ Will Reshape Global Weather Patterns
The world is experiencing a record-breaking 'super El Niño,' a phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle that temporarily raises global...
China's coal power rebounds as record clean energy goes to waste
China's use of coal for electricity has grown in the first half of 2026, despite a record amount of wind and solar power being wasted through...
Coal Mine Openings Slow as East Asian Demand Plateaus
A report by Global Energy Monitor found that new coal mine capacity declined by nearly 40% in 2025, driven by China and Australia, where new...
China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Coal: A Mixed Message for Climate Action
China's new five-year plan for coal emphasizes the importance of the fuel in the country's energy system, but also discusses the need for a 'green...