Global demand for coal could hit all-time high in 2022

Electricity from coal plants has risen by 9% this year to fuel economic recovery from Covid, says watchdogCoal power is on track to hit a new global record this year after an economic rebound that could drive worldwide coal demand to an all-time high in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency.The amount of electricity generated from coal power plants has soared by 9% this year after a surge in fossil fuel demand to fuel the recovery from Covid lockdowns, a report by the watchdog says. Continue reading...