China and India have not reduced coal generation for electricity, according to a new study, making it harder for Asia's largest carbon emitters to reach their climate targets.
While both Asian countries have ambitious plans to cut emissions, heavy reliance on coal — the dirtiest fossil fuel — continues to be the most reliable and affordable way of meet rising electricity demand.
The highest increases came from China (+319 TWh) and India (+100 TWh), the study showed.
According to the IEA, coal remains the biggest energy source for electricity generation, supplying more than one-third of global electricity.
"It will be very difficult to meet targets without a rapid face down in coal.
Persons:
Francis Johnson
Organizations:
Global, Stockholm Environment Institute's Asia
Locations:
China, India, Stockholm