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

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Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Russia allows Turkish drone strikes but no ground offensive against Syria's Kurds

Tunisian people’s choice is clear with referendum vote, says Ambassador Hanene Tajouri Bessassi, responding to US criticism

Former Ukrainian diplomat Yevgeniya Gaber says Erdogan needs to go to Kyiv to win hearts and minds

Selin Ugurtas

Turkey balks at coal phaseout amid growing energy woes

Coronavirus outbreak exposes health risks of coal rush

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Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Russia allows Turkish drone strikes but no ground offensive against Syria's Kurds

Tunisian people’s choice is clear with referendum vote, says Ambassador Hanene Tajouri Bessassi, responding to US criticism

Former Ukrainian diplomat Yevgeniya Gaber says Erdogan needs to go to Kyiv to win hearts and minds