IEA: Global coal demand set to reach all-time high in 2024

Michael Holder
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Coal demand expected to plateau in the coming years, as surging growth in renewables and China's clean tech boom promises to bring emissions peak within reach

Global demand for coal is set to reach an all-time high in 2024 driven by the growing electricity needs of major emerging economies, although growth is expected to tail off in the coming years thanks to...

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