Five Ways to Phase Out Coal Use Without Affecting Energy Security
Coal is the sole largest source of carbon dioxide emissions from energy. This cheap fuel is also the primary fuel used in electricity generation globally. If we are to make headway in controlling the climate crisis, the use of coal must decrease significantly. This may not be easy as it sounds, however, especially because energy security is a vital part of the global economy. So, how can we phase out the use of coal in favor of clean energy without running into any short-term energy issues? Below are a few suggestions from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on how this…