Energy and Environment News Roundup – 12.10.13
A daily roundup of the most important energy, environment, and climate news from around the world.
COAL
Chinese coal use to hit 4.8 billion metric tons annually by 2020 (via The Diplomat)
Australia approves dredging near Great Barrier Reef for coal port (via Reuters)
US pressured to block proposed coal plant in Pakistan (via ClimateWire)
Updated study highlights eroding economics of US coal fleet (via Union of Concerned Scientists)
CLIMATE
The Montreal Protocol, a little treaty that could (via New York Times)
China outlines climate change adaptation plans (via RTCC)
Local leaders planning for climate effects (via AP)
Four cities show leadership in adapting to local climate impacts (via WRI Insights)
RENEWABLES
China switches solar PV focus from utility-scale to rooftop market (via Renew Economy)
EU uncertainty threatens biofuel output target (via Bloomberg)
EU study finds renewables most popular energy option among citizens (via Renewables International)