Archive · 9 Jan 2026

Global Coal Demand Peaks Before Gradual Decline

Global Coal Demand Peaks Before Gradual Decline

Coal has been a big part of making electricity for many years.

But now, because it causes a lot of pollution, many countries are trying to use less of it.

The International Energy Agency says that the use of coal will stop growing and start to go down a little bit over the next five years.

This is because more people are using solar and wind power instead.

China uses the most coal in the world, and India is also a big user.

Both countries are trying to use less coal, but it's not easy.

Some countries, like the UK, France, and Spain, have already stopped using coal or are planning to.

So, even though coal is still important, it looks like it will be used less in the future.

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