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South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases
South Korea aims to retire most coal plants by 2040 while negotiating U.S. LNG imports that could last up to 10 years, balancing climate goals with trade interests.
- South Korea is reducing its reliance on coal power to meet its climate goals, despite pressure from the Trump administration for increased U.S. natural gas exports.
- Experts indicate that South Korea's transition to renewable energy is currently slower than its neighbors and global averages.
- Climate activists warn that increasing imported liquefied natural gas could hinder South Korea's climate goals and lead to overreliance on fossil fuels.
- There are concerns that replacing coal with LNG may not achieve true climate action, as it could simply shift reliance from coal to gas, limiting actual climate progress.
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South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases
South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country.
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