Semafor • Dec 17, 2025
IEA predicts global coal use will peak by 2030
Renewables, nuclear power, and natural gas are squeezing demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel.
Renewables, nuclear power, and natural gas are squeezing demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel.
The shift comes as European carmakers struggle to compete with Chinese rivals.
Beijing had threatened duties of over 60% on the bloc, the world’s biggest pork exporter, during a summer row.
Vance’s remarks are part of a push by the White House to combat criticism over rising costs ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Travelers from five nations — four of them in Africa — will be banned altogether.