King Coal's reign crumbling as demand falters, Carbon Tracker warns

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New report finds falling prices, low demand, and environmental legislation could see $112bn-worth of future projects rendered uneconomic

As much as $112bn (£68.6bn) of future coal projects could be left stranded if demand continues to fall below industry expectations, analysts have warned today. The latest research from the Carbon Tracker...

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