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Global coal demand to reach record high in 2024, IEA finds

An aerial view of a coal terminal in Hebei province, China. via REUTERS - CHINA DAILY

Global consumption of coal is set to reach a new peak in 2024 – driven by rising demand in China, India and Indonesia, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report, released Wednesday.

The IEA’s Coal 2024 report forecasts that global demand will surpass 8.9 billion tonnes this year, marking the third consecutive annual record.

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