Is coal a big problem?
Yes. Burning coal to produce energy is the greatest threat to our climate. It accounts for over one-third of global carbon dioxide (C02) emissions, which make it the largest single source of C02. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), quoted in the Fourth Assessment Report (FAR) of the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), if business-as-usual predictions are realised, CO2 pollution from coal burning will increase 60 per cent by 2030. Phasing out coal is essential to prevent dangerous climate change.
