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China should 'rapidly' close 186 coal plants to help meet its climate goals, study says - Carbon Brief
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China is a world leader when it comes to investment in renewable energy, but it is still opening new coal plants.
China permits two new coal power plants per week in 2022 – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
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