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16th Apr 2024

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Coal sees record drop in 2020 due to pandemic

A report published on Monday revealed how Covid-19 pushed coal power to a record fall of four percent last year. The largest coal-generating countries after China - India, the US, Japan and South Korea - all saw usage decline. However, the estimated annual decrease in coal power to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 must be around 14 percent. Wind and solar supply almost a tenth of global electricity.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

Opinion

Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

Agenda

EU special summit, MEPs prep work, social agenda This WEEK

EU leaders gather in Brussels for a special two-day summit this week, while MEPs will prepare for the last plenary session of the legislature. In Italy, G7 foreign affairs ministers will convene from Wednesday to Friday.

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