Coal use dropped in China and India in 2025. It rose in USA, hiking energy costs.

In 2025, China and India saw a historic decline in coal use, marking the first time in 52 years that both countries have reduced coal generation simultaneously. Meanwhile, the US experienced a 13% increase in coal use, leading to higher energy costs and a 2.4% rise in carbon emissions. Despite this, renewables like solar met most of the new electricity demand in these countries.