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Has demand for coal burned out?

The use of coal has become increasingly frowned upon in recent years with regions which account for 75% of demand actively trying to move away from the fuel and an increasing number of supranational bodies, such as the World Bank and some private funds, refusing to invest in coal firms. In this Energy Watch, we look at the outlook for global demand for coal and how environmental concerns are impacting demand for the world’s second largest energy source.

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