Coal in Asia: Fading, but not fast enough
The tide is fast turning for the coal-fired power sector, even in its Asian redoubts, but driving it off the grid fast enough to meet climate targets remains a tall order.
Mark Nicholls
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Contributing editor Mark Nicholls, co-founder and former editor of Environmental Finance, specialises in sustainable finance and responsible investment, including ESG disclosure and carbon markets.
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