"Governments across Asia are ramping up their use of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, as they try to cover huge energy shortfalls triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran."
"Climate experts warn that coal's devastating environmental impact should prompt governments to invest in renewables, which can provide a more stable energy supply."
"Countries like South Korea and Thailand are delaying coal plant shutdowns and increasing output at coal-fired plants to compensate for a drop in imported energy."
"The effective closure of the strait of Hormuz has cut off LNG supplies, leading to increased reliance on coal despite its higher greenhouse gas emissions."
Governments in Asia are increasing coal usage to address energy shortages due to the US-Israel war on Iran. This shift raises environmental concerns from climate experts, who advocate for renewable energy investments. Countries like South Korea and Thailand are delaying coal plant shutdowns and increasing coal output. India and Bangladesh are also ramping up coal generation. The region faces a liquefied natural gas supply crisis, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, prompting a reliance on coal despite its environmental impact.
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