US withdrawing from plan to help major polluters move from coal: Report
- The United States is withdrawing from the Just Energy Transition Partnership, which aimed to help developing nations move from coal to clean energy, according to sources from participating countries.
- South Africa confirmed it will lose over $1 billion in future investments from the U.S. Due to this withdrawal, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa's office.
- The U.S. Withdrawal aligns with President Donald Trump's policies against international climate agreements, including the Paris climate agreement, as noted by sources.
- South Africa, which relies on coal for over 80% of its electricity, remains committed to a just energy transition despite losing U.S. Support, according to Joanne Yawitch from the Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit.
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