The USA is joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA). It is committing to a phase-out of coal-fired power plants with unabated emissions – i.e., power plants without CCS technology. US climate envoy John Kerry made the announcement on Saturday. No phase-out date was given, but the Biden administration is currently working towards a phase-out by 2035. This is five years later than the date considered compatible with the 1.5-degree target. Around 20 percent of US electricity demand is currently met by coal-fired power.