Finland races ahead in clean energy: coal phase-out arrives four years early
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a remarkable step toward a fossil-free future, Finland effectively phased out coal as a source of electricity generation—four years ahead of its 2029 target. The closure of the Salmisaari coal plant in Helsinki on April 1 marks the latest and most Read More...
Alberta shuts down its last coal plant, ushering in a new energy era
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF Alberta reached a historic milestone by closing its last specialized coal plant. On Sunday, June 16th at 10:57 p.m., Capital Power's Genesee 2 facility shut down, marking the end of the province's coal era. According to the Alberta Electric System Operator Read More...