IEA report on benefits of coal is 'deeply misleading'

Financial experts strongly criticise coal industry report on new technology and question the legitimacy of publication by the global energy watchdog

A coal industry report due to be published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on the benefits of new coal-burning technology has been heavily criticised by experts.

The report, seen by the Guardian, is "deeply confused and deeply misleading" and a "litany of errors and false assumptions, clearly written ultimately as a disinformation tool", according to two financial experts. They said the legitimacy conferred by the respected IEA on the report raised serious questions.