Officials in Italy said they are prepared to restart the country’s four remaining coal-fired power plants if supply issues for oil and natural gas persist, while also moving to postpone a permanent shutdown of those facilities until at least 2038 to support industrial competitiveness and economic stability. …
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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. …
