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Iran conflict drives global coal use to record highs despite climate pledges
New York Times·IR · US · CN·1 day ago
Poland's power grid operator PSE has contracted nearly 7.5 GW in a supplementary capacity market auction for 2027, relying on aging coal units to ensure system stability. Energy companies will receive hundreds of millions of zlotys, funded by consumers via capacity charges, highlighting Poland's continued dependence on coal amid its energy transition.