Global Coal Use Surges Amid Rising Energy Demands

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 14, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that global coal consumption is rising due to higher energy demands from AI and air conditioning. China and India are leading this trend, raising concerns about greenhouse gas emissions. If renewable energy cannot scale up fast enough, the climate crisis will intensify as coal use continues to grow.

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