Coal Capacity Rose by Almost 1% in 2021 Despite Scientists Calling for Quick Phaseout

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By Olivia RosaneApr 26, 2022, 5:39 pm350 pts
Coal releases more greenhouse gas emissions than any other fossil fuel, and is currently the leading contributor to the climate crisis. That’s why it’s concerning that coal capacity actually increased by nearly one percent in 2021, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). “It’s up…

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