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US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate

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US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate

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Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.netEnglish • 1 year ago

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The United States is now committed to the idea of phasing out coal power plants, joining 56 other nations in kicking the coal habit. Saturday's announcement by U.S.

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We have like 400 days before the end of 2024.
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  By 2024 could mean by the start of 2024. Pedantics can be annoying, but clarity is important, as it makes things hard to misinterpret or manipulate.

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