Serbia relies on coal for 70% of its electricity, despite pressure to reduce this dependence. This article explores the economic and environmental stakes and challenges of the energy transition.

Germany's Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, is calling into question the goal of closing the country's coal-fired power plants by 2030 because of industry's need for cheap energy.

Find out about the conversion of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant to biomass, marking a shift towards renewable energies.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling into question the largest coal deposit in Latin America, "El Cerrejon", because of its implications for access to water for local populations, despite its economic importance. This situation highlights the challenge of an energy transition to renewable sources for the region's future.

Drastic reduction in coal-fired power generation in Indonesia to combat pollution in Jakarta. The measures come at a time when the country is committed to reducing its dependence on coal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

In Turkey, coal-fired power plants are causing environmental and health problems, damaging farmland and causing respiratory ailments. Despite emission reduction targets, their persistent expansion is creating tensions between the authorities and environmental activists, jeopardizing local livelihoods.

France's coal-fired power plants are granted an extension of their authorization until the end of 2024, with a relaxation of emissions standards to avoid power shortages in winter.

A tragic fire in a Kazakh mine belonging to the ArcelorMittal group has claimed the lives of at least two people, highlighting regular criticism of the steel giant for its repeated accidents. As rescuers continue to search for three missing miners, the situation raises concerns about safety in the mining industry.

Russian coal exports experienced growth in 2022 by attracting Asian buyers with competitive prices, however, they are showing signs of decline in 2023 in the face of rising prices and increasing competition from alternative sources, such as Australia, which could affect its appeal on global markets.

Delays in shipping traffic through the Panama Canal due to the reduction in the daily limit on permitted cargoes prompted coal ships to divert from their normal routes. Coal ships bound for Chile from Colombia avoid the Panama Canal and go around Cape Horn, which could prove cheaper but has an impact on the coal market.