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Globally, China is the greatest producer of coal by a considerable margin. In 2024, China accounted for almost ** percent of the coal production worldwide. In comparison, the second-largest coal producer, India, had a global share of nearly*** ±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.ÌýCoal has many uses, such as in steel production, heating, and electricity generation.

Coal's role in global electricity generation

Despite a surge in renewable energy use in recent years, coal was the main source of electricity generation worldwide. In 2024, coal accounted for approximately ** percent of global electricity generation. Much like global coal production, China generates the most power from coal-fired plants.Ìý

The future of coal

Due to the immense environmental impacts of coal, many countries have been shifting away from this polluting energy source in a bid to combat the climate crisis. A prime example of this is in the United Kingdom. What was once a massive industry, the coal sector in the UK has plummeted in recent decades. UK's coal use for electricity production has now virtually, having been replaced by renewable sources such as wind energy.