The Iran war has severely disrupted global supplies of crude
oil and natural gas. But one energy sector is benefiting from the crisis. That
sector is coal.
Although coal is readily available and relatively
inexpensive, it is one of the most polluting fossil fuels. Coal mining causes
water pollution. When burned, it releases huge amounts of carbon into the
atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Despite this, several countries have backed away from
pledges to reduce coal use in recent...
