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Canada plans to phase out coal-powered electricity by 2030

Environment minister’s goal to make 90% of Canada’s electricity come from sustainable sources starkly contrasts Trump’s pledge to revive US coal industry

Canada has announced plans to phase out the use of coal-fired electricity by 2030.

The move is in stark contrast to President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to revive the American coal industry.

Related: Canada gives $3.3bn subsidies to fossil fuel producers despite climate pledge

Related: UK energy from coal hits zero for first time in over 100 years

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