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China's 2019 winter pollution gains offset by worsening in other regions: study
Smog-prone regions near Beijing and Shanghai posted big improvements in air quality in late 2019, but pollution in other parts of China worsened as dirty industries were relocated rather than shut down, researchers said on Thursday.
China's New Coal Plants Raise Climate Threat
The government has eased limits on building coal-fired power plants despite global warming concerns.
Putin and Xi oversee launch of landmark Russian gas pipeline to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday oversaw the launch of a landmark pipeline that will transport natural gas from Siberia to northeast China, an economic and political boost to ties between Moscow and Beijing.
In China, coal creeps back in as slowing economy overshadows climate change ambitions
China is building more coal-fired power plants and approving dozens of new mines, despite assurances from the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter that it was serious about fighting climate change.
Fossil fuel polluters from U.S. to China far off climate targets: UN
The world's major fossil fuel producers are set to bust global environmental goals with excessive coal, oil and gas extraction in the next decade, the United Nations and research groups said on Wednesday in the latest warning over climate crisis.
China coal-fired power capacity still rising, bucking global trend: study
China raised its coal-fired power capacity by 42.9 gigawatts (GW), or about 4.5%, in the 18 months to June, connecting new projects to the grid at a time when capacity in the rest of the world shrank, according to a study published on Wednesday.
China CO2 emissions from energy sector still on rise - researchers
China's emissions of the climate-warming greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from its energy sector are expected to increase this year and next, driven by rising oil and gas consumption instead of by coal, a team of industry experts warned on Thursday.
China winter smog targets not enough to offset last year's surge: data
A new winter plan to curb emissions in northern China will not be enough to reverse last year's sharp increase, official data shows, raising concerns that a weakening economy is eroding Beijing's resolve to tackle pollution.
China aims to shut 8.7 GW of coal power by year-end - regulator
China will aim to shut a total of 8.66 gigawatts (GW) of obsolete coal-fired power capacity by the end of this year, its energy regulator said, part of its efforts to curb smog and greenhouse gas emissions.
Turning blue: China Inc holds breath as Beijing eyes smog-free skies for National Day
When the sun comes up in Beijing on Oct. 1, the Chinese government will aim to celebrate its 70th birthday under a brilliant blue sky - and factory bosses hope they can get through it without blanket closures.
China's coal demand to peak around 2025, global usage to follow: report
China's coal demand will start to fall in 2025 once consumption at utilities and other industrial sectors reaches its peak, a state-owned think tank said in a new report, easing pressure on Beijing to impose tougher curbs on fossil fuels.
China's economy worsens in July, industrial growth at 17-year low as trade war escalates
China's economy stumbled more sharply than expected in July, with industrial output growth cooling to a more than 17-year low, as the intensifying U.S. trade war took a heavier toll on businesses and consumers.
China Belt and Road power investments surge from 2014-2019: study
Chinese equity investment in solar, wind and coal power projects in Belt and Road countries has surged from 2014 to 2019, with planned capacity up more than tenfold compared to the previous five-year period, environmental group Greenpeace said.
China's renewable power capacity up 9.5% year-on-year in June
China's total renewable power capacity rose 9.5% to 750 gigawatts (GW) in the year to June amid Beijing's push to boost clean energy consumption as part of its anti-pollution campaign.
China's June exports, imports fall as trade war takes heavier toll
China's exports fell in June as the United States ramped up trade pressure, while imports shrank more than expected, pointing to further weakness in the world's second-largest economy and slackening global growth.
China approves 20.76 GW of subsidy-free solar, wind power projects
China approved its first batch of subsidy-free wind and solar projects with a combined capacity of 20.76 gigawatts (GW), the country's top planning agency said on Wednesday.
China Adds Coal Capacity Despite Pledge to Cut
A boost for the economy raises environmental concerns.
China to fall short of 2020 nuclear capacity target
China will fall short of its nuclear power generation capacity target for 2020, according to a forecast from the China Electricity Council on Tuesday.
China's nationwide pollution readings rise 5 percent in January-February
China's average concentrations of lung-damaging particles known as PM2.5 rose by 5.2 percent in the first two months of the year, the environment ministry said on Thursday, casting doubt over the country's ability to meet winter targets.
Australian coal prices take a 'belting' in China, despite official denials it is being targeted
Is it a targeted policy to restrict imports, or "business as usual"? Analysts are divided about China's treatment of Australian thermal coal.