Poland and Ukraine are increasing this year’s production of thermal coal, the most polluting fossil fuel, preparing for colder months as Europe grapples with an energy security crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

Thermal coal use as fuel for power plants will need to plummet if the world wants to meet its goals to reach net zero emissions by mid-century.

But, as Russian gas flows to Europe have fallen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Europe’s sanctions on Moscow, the continent is scrambling for alternative supplies.

Poland, Ukraine Increase 2022 Coal Production to Weather Cold Months | Devamı>>>

Poland and Ukraine are increasing this year’s production of thermal coal, the most polluting fossil fuel, preparing for colder months as Europe grapples with an energy security crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

Coal use as fuel for thermal power plants must also decline if the world is to meet net zero emissions targets by the middle of the century, but since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the European sanctions on Moscow, the flow of Russian gas to Europe has decreased.

Poland, Ukraine Increase 2022 Coal Production to Weather Cold Months | Devamı>>>