Israel will stop using coal for electricity production by 2030 as it joins an alliance for a transition to clean energy, Reuters reported Dec. 17.

The country's efforts to cut coal use and shift to natural gas in recent years have resulted in a 25% decrease in electricity production from coal since 2015, the report said, citing a joint statement by Israel's energy and environment ministries.

The Powering Past Coal Alliance aims to end coal use in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development member countries by 2030, and globally by 2050.