Between 2001 and 2006, coal use around the world grew by 30%, with Asia accounting for almost 90% of the growth, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said.
"The Asia Pacific region is at a critical moment with regard to coal use, and is grappling with the difficult question of how to balance burgeoning energy needs with the well-being of the planet and local communities," Reuters cited a WWF report as saying.
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