New coal plants in China soar despite President Xi's pledge to 'strictly control' dirtiest fuel
In 2021 China promised to "strictly control" new coal power. Two years later, it surged, Global Energy Monitor found, fuelling fears about further emissions just as they should be tumbling. But the new capacity may not be used, and other countries need to step up too, GEM said.
Thursday 11 April 2024 18:59, UK
