US ends most financing of overseas coal projects

US ends most financing of overseas coal projects
Washington (AFP) Oct 29, 2013 - The United States said Tuesday it would end most financing of coal projects overseas, taking a potentially significant step to curbing carbon emissions blamed for climate change. The decision puts into action one of President Barack Obama's pledges when he announced a new climate initiative in June. The World Bank, where the United States holds the most voting power, also stated after Obama' ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/US_ends_most_financing_of_overseas_coal_projects_999.html