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

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The US-Israel war on Iran has shaken global energy markets and coal is no exception. The report also notes that 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. as reported by 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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