Tag #Coal Consumption

What were the key factors contributing to the record-high global coal consumption in 2024, and what are the immediate implications for climate change?

In 2024, global coal consumption reached a record high of 8.77 billion tons, a 1% increase from 2023. China, the largest consumer, accounted for 4.9 billion tons, also a 1% increase, and consumed 30% more than the rest of the world combined. This surge is attributed to increased electric vehicle sales and industrial electrification in China.