A new report reveals that newly-opened coal mine capacity has hit a decade low in 2024. However, planned projects in China, India, Australia, and Russia threaten global emission targets. These projects could release 15.7 million tonnes of methane, jeopardizing the Paris Agreement goals, despite a recent slowdown in coal mine development. A new report reveals that newly-opened coal mine capacity has hit a decade low in 2024. However, planned projects in China, India, Australia, and Russia threaten global emission targets. These projects could release 15.7 million tonnes of methane, jeopardizing the Paris Agreement goals, despite a recent slowdown in coal mine development.
