More proof that CO2 emissions won't go down...

The use of coal is still growing....

A massive switch to burning coal will make it harder to limit global warming in the coming 25 years, warns a major report on global energy trends from the International Energy Agency and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

In a “business-as-usual” scenario, the report released on Wednesday predicts that coal demand will increase by 73% between 2005 and 2030, with 80% of the predicted increase in China and India. Already, these two countries account for 45% of all coal burnt, and demand is likely to rise as the relatively cleaner fossil fuels – oil and natural gas – become scarcer and more expensive.

Of course, the report goes on to 'hope' that 'clean-coal' technologies will 'keep the lid' on CO2 emissions. Don't hold your breath on China using 'clean-coal' technologies.