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The Energy Frontier of Combining Coal and Renewable Energy Systems

Originally published in Cornerstone, Volume 2, Issue 4  By Stephen Mills, Senior Consultant IEA Clean Coal Centre The world is undoubtedly hungry for energy and this hunger is growing. There are strong...

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Coal Markets in Motion

In mid-March, the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at Brookings Institution launched a major research programme: ‘Coal in the 21st Century’. The project aims to provide policymakers with an...

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Yvo de Boer highlights importance of coal in developing countries

Former UN climate chief Yvo de Boer gave a fascinating interview last week in which he acknowledged the merits of coal within developing economies, saying it will be “a vital part of the energy mix...

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Energy Technology Perspectives 2015

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently published its annual energy technology report, Energy Technology Perspectives 2015 (ETP15). The report reviews the latest energy technology developments...

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Sustainable Energy for All Forum

A lack of access to electricity is a problem that affects 1.3 billion people across the world. The Sustainable Energy for All Forum is therefore incredibly important, bringing together a wide range of...

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WCA urges G7 leaders to recognise that climate action needs greater...

9 June 2015 LONDON – More investment in cleaner coal technology is needed to support developing and emerging economies meet development and climate objectives, the World Coal Association (WCA) said in...

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IEA climate report highlights need for investment in cleaner coal technologies

LONDON – The World Coal Association (WCA) says the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) “Energy and Climate Change” report released today highlights the importance of investment in cleaner coal...

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World Coal Association Workshop: “Building Pathways for Cleaner Coal...

On Monday June 1 the World Coal Association hosted its “Building Pathways for Cleaner Coal Technologies” workshop; a discussion focused on tackling global climate concerns whilst maintaining and...

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Papal encyclical demonstrates need to address climate and energy as...

18 June 2015 LONDON – The World Coal Association (WCA) has today called on governments worldwide to recognise the essential role played by all low emission technologies in global efforts to cut CO2...

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The High Cost of Divestment

Benjamin Sporton, Chief Executive, World Coal Association First published in Cornerstone, Volutme 3, Issue 2 Since 2012, when 350.org launched its “Fossil Free” campaign, there has been an increasing...

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