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33.8% of global electricity is generated from Coal

Is Coal a low-carbon energy source?

The median estimate of lifecycle emissions from Coal is 820 gCO2eq / kWh. This is based on the Technology-specific Cost and Performance Parameters report from the IPCC.

Most significant producers of electricity from Coal

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