A greener future begins with a shift to coal alternatives. IMF. (2022, December 8). Retrieved February 9, 2023, from https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2020/12/08/blog-a-greener-future-begins-with-a-shift-to-coal-alternatives 

In this article its main topic is to shift away from coal, and take necessary steps towards a more green future. Coal is one of the  major contributors to local pollution and climate change in the U.S. Coal is accounting for 44% of global CO2 emissions. The consumption of coal is expected to recover as the U.S economy emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, but many countries are taking steps to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, especially coal. Moving away from coal can be difficult due to several problems. Including the industrial use of coal being hard to replace, coal power plants are long-living assets, and the potential losses for the domestic mining industry and its workers. However, stricter environmental policies, carbon taxes, and affordable energy substitutes such as natural gas.. To fully phase out coal, it will take the support of many countries and finding another source of energy.

 

Out of these articles I enjoyed reading this the most because it gives us examples of what alternatives we can use. And given hard evidence, this relates to APES agenda because it gives specific examples on how there are alternative ways to create power without the use of dirty coal. My reaction to this article was kind of normal but I enjoyed reading it.