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Asia Turns to Coal Amid Iran War Energy Crisis

4/2/2026

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  • The ongoing Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, pushing Asian nations to rely on coal.
  • Climate advocates warn that this undermines regional energy security and urge a shift to renewables.
  • In Kuala Lumpur, 12 countries adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Justice, outlining a just energy transition.
  • EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned governments to prepare for prolonged energy market disruptions due to the conflict.