coal

December 24, 2018

Experts call for German coal phase-out law to avoid ‘legal shambles’

Expert environmental lawyers have told Germany’s ‘coal commission’ that the only clear route to ending coal-fired power in Germany is to put a dedicated law in place.
December 4, 2018

COP24: 'Just transition’ to cleaner, greener, economy will bring benefits to the world

Christian Aid highlights the opportunity for developing countries to leapfrog the fossil energy systems of the past to modern, clean alternatives.
December 3, 2018

Greenpeace activists denied bail in Slovakia

Twelve activists are at risk of being imprisoned for up to five years after a peaceful protest against coal.
December 2, 2018

COP24 climate summit sponsored by coal companies ‘slap in the face’ to delegates, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid has criticised the Polish hosts of next week’s UN climate summit in Katowice for unpresidential behaviour by allowing coal companies to sponsor the crucial meeting that will seek to tackle a climate crisis fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels.
November 21, 2018

Impact of climate change on China's glaciers revealed

Glacier melt has caused two major disasters in western China over the past four months.
November 13, 2018

Client Earth lodges objection to Drax gas plant on climate grounds

Lawyers say a new gas power project breaches the government’s planning and climate change recommendations.
November 10, 2018

Europe’s third largest insurance company turns away from coal

Campaigners say coal is becoming uninsurable and should make way for the transition to renewable energy.
October 21, 2018

New Christian Aid report shows HSBC still willing to profit from coal despite green claims

HSBC has been accused of greenwashing by Christian Aid as the charity publishes a new report highlighting the bank’s refusal to rule out coal financing in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
October 13, 2018

European Christian Environmental Network releases assembly statement

The European Christian Environmental Network, after meeting in Katowice, Poland, has issued a statement calling on governments and political decision makers to work for a sustainable future and adequate mechanisms to support the most vulnerable people.
September 26, 2018

Major energy firms risk legal action over Polish coal power plant

The two companies behind a controversial €1.2 billion, 1GW coal power plant in Poland risk facing a legal challenge over the financial risks it poses to shareholders.