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girl, 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Climate action.
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The coal phase out in the European Union.
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Mhm burning fossil fuels is how most of the world generates power.
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When fossil fuels are burned, they release chemicals that have bad effects on the planet.
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A finite number of fossil fuels mean that once they're gone, other forms of energy will be needed.
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The European Union is one of the leading contributors in coal emissions with over 300 power plants.
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Three U.
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Signed the Paris agreement and joined the global effort to limiting global warming theory.
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Mint plans to limit global warming to below two degrees Celsius and limit increases toe 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre industrial levels.
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In order to remain in its carbon budget, you must implement a strategy to phase out coal at a faster rate.
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There are currently two options for the European Union to begin to reduce their use of coal.
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One method is to shut down the most carbon intensive plants first.
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The second is to shut down the least valuable plants in terms of revenue generation potential.
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Both of these strategies will help EU phase out coal too much faster rate.
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The coal phase out is just another step toward the ultimate goal of making the planet a healthier place to live.
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Phasing out coal is only the beginning towards creating a better world.
