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Despite Record Renewable Growth, China Is Still Betting on Coal

Inside Climate News · Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: environmental and climate reporting with long-term consequences.

China’s coal power output rose in early 2026, fueling concerns that last year’s drop in power-sector emissions may be temporary despite record growth in renewable energy. Data from China’s National Energy Administration suggests that 2025 marked a turning point in China’s shift away from fossil fuel

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