Coal's Comeback? AI and the Electricity Demand Surge

Coal's Comeback? Energy giant Peabody predicts a massive surge in coal demand—up to 57%!—driven by booming electricity needs from factories, homes, and AI data centers. But can the aging coal industry actually deliver? Experts doubt Peabody's best-case scenario of burning 250 million extra tons of coal, citing plant conditions, supply chain woes, and the ongoing shift to renewables. Will short-term energy demands derail long-term climate goals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.