Singapore joins alliance to phase out coal energy


The country joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of countries, cities, regions and businesses that promotes the transition from coal to clean energy.

Announcing Singapore’s membership during the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, sustainability and the environment minister Grace Fu said over a video message: “The burning of coal is putting billions of people at immediate risk.

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