The Hunter Joint Organisation, a regional body that includes local councils from the Hunter Valley region, is peddling a misleading narrative about the global coal industry that could misguide local policies and decisions, potentially harming communities that rely on coal and its associated industries.
In a recent post, the Hunter Joint Organisation claimed that coal demand is in significant decline, yet global coal consumption has reached record-breaking levels. In fact, 2023 marked the highest worldwide demand for coal, with a staggering 8.5 billion tonnes consumed globally—a trend that will continue into 2024. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global coal consumption is expected to rise to 8.77 billion tonnes in the next year, further cementing coal’s role as a key energy source.
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