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Why will the world use more coal than ever this year?

Why will the world use more coal than ever this year?

Update: 2025-12-17
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The International Energy Agency says we'll burn through a record 8.85 billion tonnes of coal in 2025, the first overall increase in fifteen years. We hear from Ro Dhawan, at the International Council on Mining and Metals about a path towards using more clean energy.
Plus, the price of oil is up after US threats of a blockade on sanctioned Venezeulan tankers.
And could Amazon be getting a big order for its computer chips?

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Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Victoriya Holland
Editor: Justin Bones

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Why will the world use more coal than ever this year?

Why will the world use more coal than ever this year?

BBC World Service