War darkens the coal trade

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	Asia Daily Briefing August 1, 2022

	MARKET SPOTLIGHT: Russian sanctions threaten to make coal dirtier, more costly TOKYO -- The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are reshaping the global trade of coal, with major economies procuring shipments from distant suppliers through longer sea and rail routes, making the already least-loved commodity even dirtier.   Many experts say the reshuffle of the coal trade will be dynamic, less efficient and more expensive. Read more.
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