IEA predicts record global coal use in 2024, driven by China and India, risking climate goals.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts global coal consumption will reach a record high in 2024, driven primarily by increasing demand in China and India. Despite global efforts to reduce fossil fuel use, coal demand is expected to remain near record levels until 2027. The IEA warns this trend could jeopardize international climate goals, especially as coal consumption in the US and Europe declines.

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