Powering past coal is not enough

Modelled low-carbon pathways rarely incorporate processes reflecting social and political realities. Now two studies rise to this challenge by exploring the implications of a landmark initiative to phase out coal, showing that we need greater political ambition for faster transitions to keep a 1.5 degrees C outcome in sight.

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Two studies highlight the need for greater political ambition to achieve the 1.5 degrees C goal by exploring the implications of phasing out coal.