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NEW DELHI – India cannot end its dependence on coal, with consumption expected to go up in absolute terms to power the economy that is crucial for the livelihood of the vulnerable, said Indian officials. Their comments come as India is facing criticism for diluting a coal pledge at the recent COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow. The country is dependent on coal for electricity generation even though it has committed to meeting 50 per cent of its energy requirement through renewable energy by 2030. “India depends on coal and fuel subsidies, it is not an easy transition to phase...
