The latest Global Energy Monitor report reveals a worrying trend: global coal-fired steelmaking capacity is increasing rather than decreasing, despite the urgent need for decarbonisation.
A recent study conducted by Climate Trends has looked into the situation of coal trade workers in Jharkhand, amidst the ongoing shift towards cleaner energy sources and India's commitment to NetZero goals.
While the start-up of new coal power projects in the country has been at its lowest level in years, plans for new projects are still being made and there is no clear plan to shut down old plants with low output and efficiency.