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Emission Watch: Tracking the implementation of emission standard notification for coal-based power plants in India

Marking the eighth anniversary since the announcement of the first-ever emission standards regulating SO2 (sulphur dioxide), NOx (nitrogen oxides), Hg (mercury), and water consumption in …

One year of sanctions: Russia’s oil export revenues cut by EUR 34 bn

One year ago, as the USD 60 per barrel price cap and import ban on Russian crude came into effect on 5 December 2022, Ursula …

Air quality governance in Pakistan: A review of the new National Clean Air Policy (NCAP) and its limitations

In March 2023, Pakistan approved the National Clean Air Policy (NCAP), followed by the Punjab Clean Air Plan (PbCAP) in April, aiming to address the …

China’s Climate Transition: Outlook 2023

CO2 emissions rise but clean energy surge brings peak closer China’s success in meeting and exceeding its current climate targets is possibly the single most …

China’s Climate Transition Outlook 2023: Expert Survey and Interviews

As part of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air’s (CREA) annual China Climate Transition Outlook report to measure insiders’ views on whether …

Health impacts of delaying coal power plant decommissioning in South Africa

South Africa is the 7th largest coal producer in the world. The burning of this fuel in coal-fired power stations leads to the release of …

2 years later: China’s ban on overseas coal power projects and its global climate impacts

At the 2021 United Nations General Assembly, China’s President Xi committed to halting financing and construction of new coal-fired power plants overseas. This announcement from …

Shedding light on “shadow” tankers

Who transports Russia’s oil 18 months into the invasion? Since the first sanctions on Russian oil came into effect in December 2022, stories about “shadow …

Emerging captive coal power: Dark clouds on Indonesia’s clean energy horizon

🇮🇩 Versi Bahasa Indonesia tersedia di bawah In Indonesia today, captive coal-fired power plants (CFPPs), referring to power stations that are operated and utilised off-grid …

EU solar and wind power growth displaced gas consumption worth half of Russian imports in August 2023

The EU’s progress in reaching low coal and gas consumption in power generation in 2023 as well as highs for solar and wind electricity generation …

Air quality impacts of the Banten-Suralaya complex

🇮🇩 Versi Bahasa Indonesia tersedia di bawah Indonesia’s growth and development in recent years have seen it become the largest economy in Southeast Asia, yet …

China’s new coal power spree continues as more provinces jump on the bandwagon

Coal power continues to expand in China, despite the government’s pledges and goals. In the first half of 2023, construction was started on 37 gigawatts …

India enters an unnecessary coal plant permitting spree in 2023

In 2023, India’s power companies and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s Expert Appraisal Committee have ushered in a new coal permitting spree, …

China’s steel sector invests USD 100 billion in coal-based steel plants, despite low profitability, overcapacity and carbon commitments

China currently produces more than 1 billion tons of crude steel annually, which is more than half of the world’s steel production. The dominance of …

Health benefits of Just Energy Transition and coal phase-out in Indonesia

Indonesia relies on coal-fired power for 62.5% of its electricity generation. This reliance comes with significant impacts on the country’s air quality and public health, …

The Inconsistent “Coal-Free Pledge” of Korea’s National Pension Service

An analysis on the air pollution and health damage caused by the NPS’ coal investment Among fossil fuels, coal is one of the main culprits …

Air quality impacts of the New Largo coal mine

Air pollution is a major threat to the health of humans and ecosystems worldwide. Particulate matter (PM2.5) in particular is a deadly air pollutant with …

Resolving near-term power shortages in China from an economic perspective

2021 and 2022 saw several provinces in China experience power shortages. As a result, many provincial governments decided to approve and build large amounts of …

Renewables helped the EU save 14% of gas in underground gas storages

Increases in renewable electricity generation helped EU countries to boost underground gas storage levels by 14 percentage points from the beginning of January 2022 until …

Russia’s oil revenue rebounds in March–April as price cap enforcement and review are failing

Russia’s oil revenues have rebounded in March–April from levels reached in January–February 2023, rising to the highest level since November, even as the G7 leaders …

Air quality implications of coal-ammonia co-firing

Japan is currently gearing up to begin replacing coal with ammonia (NH3) as an alternative to burning coal as the burning itself does not emit …

The Laundromat: How the price cap coalition whitewashes Russian oil in third countries

Western countries that have largely banned the imports of oil from Russia imported EUR 42 billion worth of oil products from countries that have increased …

Upgrading Europe’s air : How a strong Industrial Emissions Directive can save lives and money

Although portrayed as a global leader in environmental protection, Europe’s industrial pollution regulation has been eroded through the adoption of weak standards, loopholes and a …

Opportunities and challenges of flexibility technologies for achieving a net-zero electricity future in China

China’s impressive growth of renewable energy (RE) generation and rapid increase in summertime electric peak loads has created a need for a more flexible electricity …

Air quality, health, and economic impacts of a new coal mine and power plant in Lephalale

Lephalale Coal Mine (Pty) Ltd (LCM) plans to develop a new coal mine and independent power plant (IPP) in Lephalale, in the Limpopo Province of …

Ambiguities versus ambition: A review of Indonesia’s energy transition policy

Indonesia’s current power status shows that the country derives half of its electricity from coal-fired power plants (CFPP). The overwhelming additions of capital-intensive fossil fuels …

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