Energy Transition

Global CO2 emissions from power sector fell 2% last year. Here’s how

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Coal-power generation fell 3%. Image: REUTERS/Stringer

Nina Chestney
Reporter, Reuters
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A disused coal-fired power station is destroyed via controlled explosion in Castrop Rauxel, Germany. Image: REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler/File Photo
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The USA and Europe saw drops of 24% and 16% in coal usage in 2019. Image: Ember - Global Electricity Review 2020
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