Despite being so hated, coal companies are growing, report finds
Urgewald, in partnership with 30 other NGOs, reveals that 400 out of 746 coal companies, intend to expand their operations
19 September 2019 - 11:48
The world’s coal companies are growing, with 54% of them planning to expand operations, according to a Berlin-based environmental NGO.
Urgewald, in partnership with 30 other NGOs, released its latest “global coal exit list” on Thursday, which revealed that 400 out of 746 coal companies, intend to expand their operations. This is despite increasing pressure for the world to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, and for financiers to stop funding it...
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