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India Leads Global Increase in Planned Coal Production Amid Demand Stagnation

13 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

India has seen a significant increase in new coal mine proposals, particularly in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand, despite a plateau in global coal demand. Last year, proposed coal mining projects could potentially boost global supplies by 2.5 billion tonnes annually, marking an 11% rise from the previous year.
This trend emerges even as the global mining industry experiences a slowdown due to declining demand for coal, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor.
India's coal production plans are occurring in a broader context of fluctuating energy demands and climate commitments. As many countries shift towards renewable energy sources, India's actions may be seen as a divergence from global trends aimed at reducing carbon footprints.
The rise in coal production proposals in India raises critical questions about the country's energy strategy and its commitment to climate goals. While the global demand for coal is stagnating, India's push for increased coal mining may reflect a reliance on fossil fuels that contradicts international climate agreem…

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