Selin Ugurtas

Selin Ugurtas is a freelance journalist based in Istanbul. She previously worked as an editor at Hurriyet Daily News, an English-language newspaper in Turkey. On Twitter: @uselin

Turkey | Mar 4, 2022

Turkey balks at coal phaseout amid growing energy woes

Turkey’s pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2053 has come into question after a major climate meeting ended without a coal phaseout plan.

Employees install new solar panels at the Kalyon Energy's Karapinar Solar Power Plant, Karapinar, Turkey, Dec. 2, 2021.

Turkey | Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak exposes health risks of coal rush

The coronavirus outbreak could serve as a wake-up call for coal-dependent countries, as it proves how closely human lives depend on air quality.

Selin Ugurtas

Turkey balks at coal phaseout amid growing energy woes

Coronavirus outbreak exposes health risks of coal rush

Podcasts

American aid volunteer David Eubank says Syrian Kurds feel even more betrayed by US in wake of Turkey's most recent attacks

Swedish academic Paul Levin says Sweden's decision to cut off Syria's Kurds is a pyrrhic win for Turkey

Kurdish gains in Iraq and Syria drive Turkish attacks, says researcher Meghan Bodette

Selin Ugurtas

Turkey balks at coal phaseout amid growing energy woes

Coronavirus outbreak exposes health risks of coal rush

Breaking News

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

Disappointment in Tehran after World Cup loss to US

World Cup pitch invader defends 'breaking rules' despite ban

Podcasts

American aid volunteer David Eubank says Syrian Kurds feel even more betrayed by US in wake of Turkey's most recent attacks

Swedish academic Paul Levin says Sweden's decision to cut off Syria's Kurds is a pyrrhic win for Turkey

Kurdish gains in Iraq and Syria drive Turkish attacks, says researcher Meghan Bodette