🌿 Environment Jun 12, 2026 · By Andrew Liu

Despite Record Renewable Growth, China Is Still Betting on Coal

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Despite Record Renewable Growth, China Is Still Betting on Coal
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China’s power-sector emissions fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but a rebound in coal-fired generation raises doubts about whether the decline will last.By Andrew LiuChina’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.

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