How a Super El Niño Could Reshape Global Coal Markets
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Most countries are finding ways to reduce their use of coal and coal-burning power plants as they strive to meet climate commitments. The pariah fossil fuel has wide-ranging…
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Most countries are finding ways to reduce their use of coal and coal-burning power plants as they strive to meet climate commitments.
The pariah fossil fuel has wide-ranging impacts on human health and the environment, from extraction through combustion and waste disposal.
Burning coal releases fine particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and heavy metals. Inhaling these fine particles causes or worsens asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, strokes, and may even lead to premature death.
Coal combustion is a leading driver of global warming, emitting massive volumes of carbon dioxide that accelerate rising global temperatures and extreme weather.
This year’s strong “El Niño” temporary climate pattern is already resulting in more coal usage in India, the world’s second-largest coal consumer. For other regions like China, the top coal consumer, El Niño could result in less coal consumption.
The intensifying 2026-27 “Super El Niño” is projected by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be one of the most destructive climate events in 50 years.
El Niños generally happen every two to seven years and last between nine and 12 months. The second year of an El Niño is often warmer than the first.
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