Given coal’s low cost, Younus Dagha, the minister of industry for SINDH, recently called for its “aggressive” usage in the nation’s energy mix, but this was problematic for a number of reasons. Although price is a crucial factor for a nation with limited resources like Pakistan, relying heavily on coal would be concerning due to the environmental effects. Of all the fossil fuels, coal is regarded as the dirtiest. It produces sulphuric and nitric acids when burned, which contribute to acid rain and other types of pollution. In addition, coal emits the least amount of energy per molecule of CO2 released into the atmosphere, amplifying the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming. Even if we take into account Mr. Dagha’s claim that during the conflict in the Ukraine, Europe, China, and the US increased their reliance on coal, contrasting Pakistan’sGiven coal’s low cost, Younus Dagha, the minister of industry for SINDH, recently called for its “aggressive” usage in the nation’s energy mix, but this was problematic for a number of reasons. Although price is a crucial factor for a nation with limited resources like Pakistan, relying heavily on coal would be concerning due to the environmental effects. Of all the fossil fuels, coal is regarded as the dirtiest. It produces sulphuric and nitric acids when burned, which contribute to acid rain and other types of pollution. In addition, coal emits the least amount of energy per molecule of CO2 released into the atmosphere, amplifying the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming. Even if we take into account Mr. Dagha’s claim that during the conflict in the Ukraine, Europe, China, and the US increased their reliance on coal, contrasting Pakistan’sGiven coal’s low cost, Younus Dagha, the minister of industry for SINDH, recently called for its “aggressive” usage in the nation’s energy mix, but this was problematic for a number of reasons. Although price is a crucial factor for a nation with limited resources like Pakistan, relying heavily on coal would be concerning due to the environmental effects. Of all the fossil fuels, coal is regarded as the dirtiest. It produces sulphuric and nitric acids when burned, which contribute to acid rain and other types of pollution. In addition, coal emits the least amount of energy per molecule of CO2 released into the atmosphere, amplifying the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming. Even if we take into account Mr. Dagha’s claim that during the conflict in the Ukraine, Europe, China, and the US increased their reliance on coal, contrasting Pakistan’s
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