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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

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From 2013 to 2014, Indian coal production was 565 million tonnes; from 2022 to 2023, that had increased by 58% to 893 million. Furthermore, in July 2023, India passed a new law that has made it easier to clear forests, including for coal mines. million tonnes, rising to 1.025 billion tonnes by 2031-2032.