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Italy delays coal phase-out by over a decade

Parliament approved extending the operation of coal-fired power stations, a decision that drew sharp criticism from experts.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Italy's parliament voted Tuesday to postpone the closure of the country's coal-fired power stations by more than a decade. Experts slammed the move as "worrying" political propaganda.