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Briefing
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- Coal ban – Finland considering to ban burning of coal by 2030 as part of new climate strategy, set to become first country to put it into law
- Energy mix – Coal use in continuous decline in Finland since 2011, now comprises 8% of total power provided, with prior plans to double wind power in 2013 and invest €80 million in renewables in February 2016
- European countries' roadmaps – Reflect similar goals by UK, Austria, and Netherlands to phase out coal in 10-15 years with France aiming to shut down coal plants by 2023
- North American initiatives – Canada already stated phase out of coal by 2030 while Oregon plans to write law that will ban coal by 2035
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