Turkey’s coal dependence faces scrutiny as COP31 climate summit begins

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Turkey’s coal dependence and the environmental effects of mining are drawing scrutiny as the COP31 climate summit opens in Antalya. Communities affected by mining are urging leaders to address the damage as the conference considers the transition to cleaner energy.

Turkey’s reliance on coal is facing renewed scrutiny ahead of the COP31 climate summit, as communities affected by mining operations urge world leaders to examine the environmental damage linked to the country’s largest electricity source. The United Nations climate conference begins Monday in Antalya and runs through November 20, with the transition toward cleaner energy ...