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Global Coal Use Hits Another Historic Record in 2024

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), coal consumption hit another new record last year—8.77 billion metric tons—due to soaring coal use by China and India. Global coal demand is expected to grow by 1% in 2024—down from 2.4% growth in 2023. …

Low-Energy Fridays: If renewable energy is cheaper, then why don’t we use it exclusively?

The fundamental assertion behind many climate protests and activism is that decision-makers do not do enough. Often, the specific claim is that an apparent solution—transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy—is being sidelined or that decision-makers are under the influence of fossil fuel lobbyists. As is often the case, this isn’t the full story. An appreciation …

India Keeps Coal Power at Full Throttle

India’s commitment to coal remains stronger than ever, and the government’s latest move to extend the mandate for coal-fired plants to run at full capacity until February 28 is proof of that. In a world where renewables may be slowly gaining ground, coal continues to power over 70% of India’s electricity needs. …

IEA Says Global Coal Use at All-Time High, Will Remain Strong

The International Energy Agency (IEA) in a new report said global use of coal, including for power generation, is expected to reach a record 8.77 billion tonnes this year. Demand is expected to remain close to current levels through the next three years even as more renewable energy is added to power grids worldwide. …

Power demand from data centers could be boon for coal miners

One sector that could end up benefiting with the increase in demand for power from AI anddata centers is the coal industry, where coal-fired power plants in the U.S. have been challengedover the past decade by the rise of cheap natural gas and environmental regulations. …

Reliable Energy is the Best Fuel for Our National Security

Today’s modern world runs on energy. Every facet of society—industry, commerce, healthcare, our communities large and small—depends on access to affordable power. This is a reality none of us can evade, yet power is the one necessity most of us take for granted. When it comes to our national security, we seem oblivious to this …

The Moral Case for Coal

As advanced nations pursue the glittering dream of transitioning to alternative forms of energy–issuing calls and challenges for the rest of the world to join the parade–the one constant that got us here in the first place has been unfairly slandered and vilified to promote the promise of renewable energy.  …

Why Coal Remains A Stubborn Part Of Our Energy Mix

Since 2006, trillions of dollars have been invested, both directly and through government subsidies, into wind and solar power technologies, carbon offsets programs, and NGOs trying to rid the Earth of fossil fuels. The environmental industry is still booming, but is it actually delivering on its promise of saving the planet? How will our renewable energy …