G7 Nations Set 2035 as Deadline for Coal Phase-out, Despite Environmental Concerns

The agreement, reached during talks in Turin, Italy, marks a historic commitment but faces criticism for not being ambitious enough to meet global climate goals.

G7 countries agree to end coal-fired power generation by 2035, with exceptions for technologies that capture or limit emissions.
Environmentalists criticize the 2035 deadline as inadequate, arguing it fails to align with the urgent need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The decision follows intense negotiations, with Japan, heavily reliant on coal, posing significant challenges.
The agreement includes provisions for extending the deadline under certain conditions, reflecting ongoing debates about the feasibility of rapid decarbonization.
Experts emphasize the symbolic importance of the G7's commitment, hoping it will encourage larger emitters like China to adopt more aggressive climate policies.

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