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Using coal

  • Increasing use of coal energy

Context

Coal reserves are estimated at 700 billion tonnes of oil equivalent (toe). In 1992 the World Energy Council revised down its estimates.

Implementation

Coal represents 80% of energy consumption in China and 70% of energy consumption in India. Coal use in both these countries is expected to increase.

Broader

Using energy
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Narrower

Gasifying coal
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Value

Unused
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Underuse
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Increase [D]
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Energy
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Abuse
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
  • Resources » Coal
  • Resources » Energy
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024