World coal use to hit record high in 2024: IEA report DW 12/18/2024
Briefly

Global coal demand is expected to surpass 8.9 billion tonnes in 2024, marking a third consecutive annual record and a projected peak in 2027, indicating strong rebounding demand.
Despite significant investments in renewables, China’s reliance on coal-fired power plants has fueled an expected record coal demand of 4.9 billion tonnes in 2024, underscoring the complexity of transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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