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If we don't stop the republicans America will be a second or third rate power in 30 years.

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Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel

Jun 24, 2025

Ireland has become the fifteenth country in Europe to eliminate coal from their electricity mix following the closure of the 915MW Moneypoint coal-fired power station.

State-owned electricity company ESB announced late last week that coal generation had ended at Moneypoint power station, marking the end of nearly 40 years at the heart of the Republic of Ireland’s electricity system.

Moneypoint is to be converted into a renewable energy hub and already consists of a 17MW onshore wind farm and a synchronous condenser, although the generators at the plant will be placed on standby – for use as an emergency backup – until 2029, using oil if necessary.

https://reneweconomy.com.au/ireland-clo ... ssil-fuel/



Credit: ESB

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Well done, China.

Sadly, the same can't be said for the US, which is now actively working to bring on the apocalypse:

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China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says
https://www.energycentral.com/renewable ... svANpBVbCe

According to Global Energy Monitor, China is responsible for 74% of all utility-scale solar and wind under construction—510 GW out of 689 GW globally. (FT)

The renewables push is helping meet rising demand from electric transport and heavy industry, with clean power supplying almost a quarter of China’s electricity in Q1.

Worth noting: The buildout comes alongside a surge in coal projects, highlighting the country’s dual-track approach to energy security and climate.

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How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30741j351go

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Czech Republic leaves Poland alone in EU by ending hard coal mining

https://tvpworld.com/88014526/czechs-to ... ne-by-2026

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