” … hypocrisy, given the country’s ambitions to become a global leader in energy transition and pollution reduction efforts.”

US thermal coal exporters recorded more than $5 billion in overseas sales in 2023, shipping upwards of 32.5 million metric tons of the high-polluting power fuel, according to Reuters, citing data from ship-tracking firm Kpler. These coal export earnings were the second highest since 2017, trailing only behind 2022’s $5.7 billion. This comes as US utility coal usage for electricity generation tumbles to the lowest in this century.

https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/biden-makes-coal-great-again-exports-soar-india

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Bank Of America Is Breaking Its Promise To Not Finance New Coal Projects

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bank-america-breaking-its-promise-not-finance-new-coal-projects