COAL IN NEW ZEALAND

In reality, coal's not a big source of energy in New Zealand. It accounts for 7% of our total energy supply. In the United States it's 12%, the European Union 14%, China 62%, and Australia 31%. Seven percent might not sound much, but if we take a look at who's using coal in New Zealand, and why they haven't stopped already, it's clear it's not easy to put our coal consumption on the back burner anytime soon... How and where coal is used in New Zealand. From electricity generation, to industries (like dairy and steel making), to food production.

Also known as: coal