Scores of major coal using countries like Poland, Ukraine and Vietnam have committed to phase out coal, one of the dirtiest fossil fuels, in a series of commitments announced at the COP26 climate talks.
, which significantly help slow short term warming
• Over 40 world leaders back plan to fund clean technology around the world by 2030, the UK government announcedbut still a big step forward, especially with its commitment to significantly slash emissions by 2030China not attending COP26 a 'big mistake' Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the pledges on coal mark"a milestone moment in our global efforts to tackle climate change".
"The world is moving in the right direction, standing ready to seal coal's fate and embrace the environmental and economic benefits of building a future that is powered by clean energy."
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