President Donald Trump’s dismantling of climate policy means the US will add an extra 7 billion tonnes of emissions to the atmosphere from now until 2030, compared to meeting its former climate pledge under the Paris Agreement.
The pioneer nuclear facility will benefit from fast-track permitting, aimed at stoking investor interest, according to the Department of Energy's proposed draft circular.
Indonesia's plan for transitioning from coal has lacked clarity. But industry observers say the latest power strategy demonstrates a marked shift from the past, and could create incentives for initiating more clean energy projects in the coming years.
The country’s taxonomy aims to be a blueprint for other major mining economies, like Chile, Indonesia, Canada and South Africa. The European Union is also in the midst of developing thresholds for what counts as a “green” mining project.