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Coal use soars as European protestors shiver

THE leading global energy research body, the International Energy Agency, has confirmed what many Australian coal producers have known for some time – that coal demand is soaring and is likely to keep doing so for years to come.

Global coal use is set to rise 1.2% in 2022, surpassing 8 billion tonnes in a single year for the first time.

Global coal use is set to rise 1.2% in 2022, surpassing 8 billion tonnes in a single year for the first time.

This is despite the advances being made by lithium batteries, solar energy, and other forms of renewable energy. Global coal use is set to rise 1.2% in 2022, surpassing 8 billion tonnes in a single...

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