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Issue 604 20•October•2021 Week 42
Out of sync
Governments around the world still plan to produce more than double the amount of
fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C,
despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments
G7 could set green example for rest of world
G7 countries have the potential to reach net zero in the power generation sector by 2035
and spur decarbonisation in other economies and sectors
Pressure on South Korea
South Korean civil society groups have called on the government to accelerate the
retirement of existing coal plants and block the construction of new projects
