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India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies

India, the world's third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is burning more coal as demand for power rises, most of which is coal-fired.

India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies

TL;DR

  • India is the world's third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide.
  • Demand for power in India is rising.
  • The country is burning more coal to meet this demand.
  • Most of India's electricity is generated from coal-fired sources.