Coal decline refers to the significant reduction in coal production and consumption. It results from environmental concerns and the shift to renewable energy sources. Many countries are phasing out coal to combat climate change. This transition impacts economies reliant on coal mining. Historical reliance on coal shaped industrial growth. The decline raises questions about energy security and job losses in affected regions.
For the first time in nearly five decades, coal-fired electricity generation in India recorded a year-on-year decline in 2025. This shift, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of...