Global Coal Demand Surges as Renewable Growth Falls Short
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climate Crisis, reports that despite expectations of coal’s decline, global demand remains strong. In the U.S., 12% of electricity still comes from coal, while India and China rely on it even more. As energy needs grow—especially for AI infrastructure—and renewables fail to expand fast enough, coal remains a key, profitable energy source.
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