G7 Nations Pledge to Phase Out Coal by 2035, Conditional on Emission Capture

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In a landmark decision, the G7 countries have committed to phasing out coal from their power sectors by 2035, with a significant caveat: coal plants must capture their planet-warming emissions to remain operational.

 

The joint communique issued by the nations' environment and climate leaders outlined the plan to eliminate "unabated coal power" by the first half of the 2030s. Unabated coal refers to coal plants that do not utilize technology to capture their emissions. However, the statement also presents an alternative approach, allowing nations to phase out coal use within the specified timeline or adopt a more flexible schedule that aligns with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

 

The commitment to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target reflects the consensus among scientists that exceeding this threshold could trigger irreversible and catastrophic impacts of climate change.

 

The G7 comprises influential nations, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, signaling a significant step toward global climate action.

 

The announcement coincides with recent efforts by individual member states to address climate change. Just days prior, the U.S. introduced a new rule aimed at curbing climate pollution from power plants. The regulation mandates that coal plants either adopt carbon capture technology by 2032 or retire by 2039, underscoring the urgent need for emissions reductions in the energy sector.

 

In addition to committing to phasing out unabated coal, the G7 nations pledged to reduce their reliance on coal as much as possible in the interim period. This multifaceted approach underscores the collective determination to transition toward cleaner energy sources and mitigate the adverse impacts of coal-fired power generation on the environment and public health.

 

While the G7's announcement marks a significant milestone in the global effort to combat climate change, challenges remain in implementing and enforcing these commitments. Nonetheless, the collective resolve demonstrated by these influential nations sends a powerful signal to the international community about the urgency of addressing the climate crisis and transitioning toward a sustainable and low-carbon future.

 

2024-05-02

 

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[Srikcir]

On 5/2/2024 at 5:36 AM, Social Media said:

the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Earth was about 1.4 degrees Celsius warmer in 2023. 

Not much leeway remaining for worldwide cooperation.

[cncltd1973]

obviously not China tho

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/2/2024 at 10:36 AM, Social Media said:

The commitment to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target reflects the consensus among scientists that exceeding this threshold could trigger irreversible and catastrophic impacts of climate change.

While I do not question the consensus, IMO the chance that phasing out coal will do anything to stop temperature rise is ZERO.

I've read that even if we stopped using all forms of CO2 emitting fuel tomorrow it won't change the situation an iota, and I believe that too.

 

Perhaps it's time the human race stopped destroying the environment we live in and shuffled off to join the dinosaurs in history.

[thaibeachlovers]

31 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Earth was about 1.4 degrees Celsius warmer in 2023. 

Not much leeway remaining for worldwide cooperation.

As long as we continue popping out humans like there is no tomorrow, the more likely there will be no tomorrow for the human race, IMO.

IMO the spiral to oblivion started when the human population passed 3 billion.

[RichardColeman]

On 5/2/2024 at 5:36 AM, Social Media said:

The G7 comprises influential nations, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, signaling a significant step toward global climate action.

So, basically G7 prices re going to be higher than Chinese imports as the Chinese will be using cheap coal and polluting the planet even more. Pitiful. You cannot change the climate without the biggest polluters India and China cutting anything

[johng]

7 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

IMO the spiral to oblivion started when the human population passed 3 billion

Don't worry the WEF,IMF,WHO etc have a very cunning plan

"agenda 2030"

You will own nothing and be happy

(eating ze bugs)

 

[thaibeachlovers]

9 minutes ago, johng said:

Don't worry the WEF,IMF,WHO etc have a very cunning plan

"agenda 2030"

You will own nothing and be happy

(eating ze bugs)

 

Thai bargirls like deep fried bugs as snacks. I guess it's an acquired taste.

Insects are apparently nutritious.

 

Anyone familiar with the movie Brazil will understand if I say that a plateful of cooked bugs might be served up under a picture of a yummy steak or lasagna meal.

 

[nobodysfriend]

On 5/2/2024 at 5:36 AM, Social Media said:

the G7 countries have committed to phasing out coal from their power sectors by 2035, with a significant caveat: coal plants must capture their planet-warming emissions to remain operational.

 

On 5/2/2024 at 5:36 AM, Social Media said:

The commitment to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target reflects the consensus among scientists that exceeding this threshold could trigger irreversible and catastrophic impacts of climate change.

 

Much too late ...

The climate change does not require a long time to become worse ... the longer the wait for effective measures , the more disastrous become the consequences .

 

1.5 degrees warming is a thing of the past already , we've already passed that point .

 

[Thingamabob]

The main issue for the human race is population size. Population growth is out of control approaching 8 billion world-wide ie more than double in the last 100 years. Unsustainable.

[JonnyF]

This is a great way to ensure the continued rise of China without making any meaningful difference to the climate.

 

No wonder the West is in decline with idiotic decisions like this. I guess it makes Liberals feel virtuous though.

[klauskunkel]

Coal Consumption by Country

 

 

[newbee2022]

On 5/2/2024 at 5:36 AM, Social Media said:

 

In a landmark decision, the G7 countries have committed to phasing out coal from their power sectors by 2035, with a significant caveat: coal plants must capture their planet-warming emissions to remain operational.

 

The joint communique issued by the nations' environment and climate leaders outlined the plan to eliminate "unabated coal power" by the first half of the 2030s. Unabated coal refers to coal plants that do not utilize technology to capture their emissions. However, the statement also presents an alternative approach, allowing nations to phase out coal use within the specified timeline or adopt a more flexible schedule that aligns with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

 

The commitment to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target reflects the consensus among scientists that exceeding this threshold could trigger irreversible and catastrophic impacts of climate change.

 

The G7 comprises influential nations, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, signaling a significant step toward global climate action.

 

The announcement coincides with recent efforts by individual member states to address climate change. Just days prior, the U.S. introduced a new rule aimed at curbing climate pollution from power plants. The regulation mandates that coal plants either adopt carbon capture technology by 2032 or retire by 2039, underscoring the urgent need for emissions reductions in the energy sector.

 

In addition to committing to phasing out unabated coal, the G7 nations pledged to reduce their reliance on coal as much as possible in the interim period. This multifaceted approach underscores the collective determination to transition toward cleaner energy sources and mitigate the adverse impacts of coal-fired power generation on the environment and public health.

 

While the G7's announcement marks a significant milestone in the global effort to combat climate change, challenges remain in implementing and enforcing these commitments. Nonetheless, the collective resolve demonstrated by these influential nations sends a powerful signal to the international community about the urgency of addressing the climate crisis and transitioning toward a sustainable and low-carbon future.

 

2024-05-02

 

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And where was China, India and Russia? Sure, not member of the club but responsible for enormous CO2 output.

But it's good G7 will take the lead.👍

[johng]

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

The main issue for the human race is population size. Population growth is out of control

 

Yes human beings are the carbon that "they"  want to reduce the most.

[John Drake]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

As long as we continue popping out humans like there is no tomorrow, the more likely there will be no tomorrow for the human race, IMO.

IMO the spiral to oblivion started when the human population passed 3 billion.

 

And there it is, the real reason environmental devastation is taking place. Too many people. Some nations and their people have voted in the most fundamental way to decrease their population and thus reduce carbon emissions. But then their governments and world bodies step in to tell them they cannot, that they must bring in immigrants to keep those numbers up and even expand them. Japan is the greatest example. They've spent decades in developing robots and digital alternatives to requiring a person to man every booth, dig every ditch, and operate in elder care. Now, however, you have people like Biden calling them "xenophobic" because they don't want their "culture" turned into an "economy."

Edited May 3 by John Drake

[Stargeezr]

Wow no China, or Russia on this list and they are the top emmiters, so when are they

planning to phase out coal?  Any one?  

[bkk_mike]

2 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

And there it is, the real reason environmental devastation is taking place. Too many people. Some nations and their people have voted in the most fundamental way to decrease their population and thus reduce carbon emissions. But then their governments and world bodies step in to tell them they cannot, that they must bring in immigrants to keep those numbers up and even expand them. Japan is the greatest example. They've spent decades in developing robots and digital alternatives to requiring a person to man every booth, dig every ditch, and operate in elder care. Now, however, you have people like Biden calling them "xenophobic" because they don't want their "culture" turned into an "economy."

As someone who's worked in Japan, it's actually significantly easier to get a regular work visa for Japan (without being an internal company transfer) than it is to get one for the US. - mainly because the US visa system is dysfunctional.

For instance, you need to apply at the right time of year to get an H1B visa before the whole year's allocation is issued... Very useful when you're looking for a job - being told "we can't employ you now, but we can employ you in 6 months time when the visas are available again".

[zhounan]

We're suiciding.

[natway09]

So over 66% of coal burnt, used  is not even on this reduction, filtering or usage stoppage list.

Without China, Russia, India, Australia & Poland on that list it just makes a mockery of the system. 

The economic ramifications are pretty obvious, the listed countries above will keep producing without control 

so enriching themselves at the expense of the conformist countries.

 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/3/2024 at 1:06 PM, JonnyF said:

This is a great way to ensure the continued rise of China without making any meaningful difference to the climate.

 

No wonder the West is in decline with idiotic decisions like this. I guess it makes Liberals feel virtuous though.

It's ALL about virtue signalling, IMO. Bunch of numpties IMO.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/3/2024 at 2:20 PM, johng said:

 

Yes human beings are the carbon that "they"  want to reduce the most.

Thinking back, the western world was great when world population was about 3 billion in 1960. IMO it's gone downhill in direct proportion to the increase in world population.

Now, compared to the 1960s, life sucks. Having a phone in our pocket is no compensation for what we have lost- quality of life.