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Removing Old King Coal's Crown ... Slowly


29 mins listen April 11, 2024



Abruptly shutting down all the coal-fired power plants may appeal to some, but there would likely be unintended consequences for investors, as well as plant employees and those who live where the plants are located. A managed coal phaseout with specific target dates and actions may create a level of certainty for all involved.

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Manish Shakdwipee

Executive Director, MSCI Research

Elchin Mammadov

Executive Director, MSCI Research

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