US commits to phasing out coal power in major climate breakthrough

The US jas joined 56 other nations in agreement to phase out coal power (Picture: Getty)

The US has committed to the idea of phasing out coal power plants, joining 56 other nations in kicking the habit that is a huge factor in global warming.

US special envoy John Kerry announced that Washington was joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, which means the Biden administration commits to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants.

No date was given for when the existing plants would have to go...