Investments in reducing the share of natural gas, oil, and coal in the world’s energy supply have not had a substantial impact, only reducing their share by three percentage points. This failure reflects the reality that the energy transition is too often attempting to replace energy-dense fuels deeply ingrained in our economies with less competitive …
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High and rising natural gas costs may spur fresh climb in US coal use
Early-year cold snaps and strong LNG exports pushed gas prices up, prompting utilities to shift to cheaper coal. A similar trend is emerging as 2025 closes, with coal-fired generation rising and gas output easing as gas prices hit three-year highs. …