Coal

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A new report sets out the benefits of ‘climate smart’ policies for Asian economies.

China's coal consumption will continue to rise rapidly, despite a heavy human and environmental cost.

China’s reliance on coal has serious environmental consequences, but is keeping U.S. companies in business.

China’s energy rebalancing may be as important and difficult as its economic equivalent.

Rising energy demand throughout the region will require some massive new investments.

A slump in prices has seen a spate of mine closures and job cuts. Can coal bounce back?

Beijing’s typically polluted skies reached new heights over the weekend. Could this be a catalyst for change?

Mongolia hopes to leverage widespread international interest in its Tavan Tolgoi coal mine to diversify its economy.

Despite persistent challenges, a new Greenpeace report finds wind power might have a bright future in China.

Despite its ‘dirty’ image and talk of renewables, coal still accounts for 40 percent of global electricity needs.

“…fossil fuels suddenly look a lot more promising in the land that produced a treaty designed to curb them.”