ESG Insights

Issue 84: Coal production heats up; accounting for nature

Published Sun, Jan 21, 2024 · 05:23 PM

Indonesia’s coal production has been going up, overtaking the US and Australia as the world’s third-largest coal producer. GRAPHIC: BTVISUAL

South-east Asia

Ain’t no (coal) mountain high enough

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