EU should open door to coal phaseout carbon credits to boost climate cooperation, says Brussels think tank

Published 14:20 on October 22, 2025 / Last updated at 14:20 on October 22, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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A Brussels-based think tank has said that international carbon credits tied to the early retirement of coal-fired power plants could provide a fresh route to climate cooperation for the EU if designed carefully.
A Brussels-based think tank has said that international carbon credits tied to the early retirement of coal-fired power plants could provide a fresh route to climate cooperation for the EU if designed carefully.


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