Countries turn to coal to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

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Several countries are turning to exisiting coal plants to make up for shortage of gas supplies.
Cover image: Several countries are turning to exisiting coal plants to make up for shortage of gas supplies. © France 24

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The US-Israel war on Iran has shaken global energy markets and coal is no exception. Countries around the world are turning to the highly polluting source of power in a bid to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International Energy Agency, global coal demand is forecast to rise by ​1.2% this year to a record 8.94 billion ‌tonnes. FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe has the details in this edition.

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