2. Rising global coal demand creates contrasting impact on business
Global coal consumption continues to rise, creating a contrast between businesses in OECD and non-OECD nations.
The nature of coal consumption, and the political and business problems which emerge, shape important business dynamics within rich and poor economies.
Burning coal in large quantities impacts the wider economy due to multiple environmental knock-on effects springing from local consequences of burning coal for power.
Discovering solutions to environmental and political problems relating to coal usage is a major influence on how international and domestic commerce is shaped.
