A Rising Demand for Coal Amidst War in Ukraine

Demand for coal in Europe is rising as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens the country's vast natural resource and fossil fuel reserves - and subsequently, the world's energy supply. With trillions of dollars of Ukrainian energy deposits now under Russian control, the effects of the war are being felt far beyond the country's borders.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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