Could there be a revival of the coal industry?

煤炭产业是否可能迎来复兴?

World Business Report

2026-04-01

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South Korea has lifted caps on electricity from coal and the Philippines and Vietnam are boosting coal-fired power. Sarah Rogers explores whether or not the coal industry could see a long-term revival. Plus, we hear from the man behind the 'i' in iMac as Apple turns fifty years old.
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