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    Why the world cannot wean away from coal quickly

    China has the largest renewable energy base globally and is still hostage to coal. Green energy is estimated to meet only half of incremental global electricity demand in 2021 and 2022

    R. Sree Ram
    September 30, 2021 / 09:53 IST
    Coal power plant play a vital role in electricity generation worldwide
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