Demand for coal is seen rising 1.4% in 2023, surpassing 8.5 billion metric tons for the first time as usage in India is expected to grow 8% and that in China is seen up 5% due to rising electricity demand and weak hydropower output, the IEA said.
Sorry but worldwide coal use was at an all time high for 2023. Its not going away as its need to feed energy demands around the world.
