Monday
January 26
2026

Analysis: Rising Coal Demand Overshadows Southeast Asia’s Transition to Renewable Energy

By Aniruddha Ghosal and Anton L. Delgado

Southeast Asia’s demand for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining efforts to lower carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.

Photo courtesy of Steve Taylor.

Source: Associated Press (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Energy, Environment
Tags
climate change, decarbonization, energy access