LONDON -- Group of Seven nations agreed to stop financing international coal power projects by the end of this year at their first dedicated climate ministerial meeting, ramping up pressure on Japan and the U.S. to make a concrete commitment on abandoning the carbon-intensive energy source.
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G-7 seeks end of coal power, adding pressure on Japan and US
Chair UK accelerates effort for blocwide commitment
Japan relies on coal for 32% of its electricity mix, more than any other country in the Group of Seven. © Reuters
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