Asia Pacific > Most global coal use covered by net zero pledges but policy action needed to guarantee transition, IEA says

Most global coal use covered by net zero pledges but policy action needed to guarantee transition, IEA says

Published 06:09 on November 15, 2022  /  Last updated at 06:09 on November 15, 2022  / /  Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International, US

Almost all global coal consumption is now in countries that have committed to a net zero target, but use of the fuel has been stable at near record highs for a decade and immediate policy action is required to mobilise the financing necessary to kickstart a transition to clean energy alternatives worldwide, the International Energy Agency (IEA) urged on Tuesday.
Almost all global coal consumption is now in countries that have committed to a net zero target, but use of the fuel has been stable at near record highs for a decade and immediate policy action is required to mobilise the financing necessary to kickstart a transition to clean energy alternatives worldwide, the International Energy Agency (IEA) urged on Tuesday.


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