Though China is aiming to roll out record amounts of renewable capacity this year as decarbonisation elsewhere stalls, economic challenges mean Beijing is unlikely to tackle rising coal consumption ahead Continue Reading
China’s coal imports from Russia jumped 14% in July from a year earlier to their highest in at least five years, as China bought discounted coal while Western countries shunned Continue Reading
An iconic skyline in the Chinese city of Shanghai – called The Bund – will not be lit for two nights to save power, officials say. The waterfront area – Continue Reading
The West has been quick to criticize China for its perceived lackluster carbon emissions targets. While China remains one of the world’s most polluting countries, it is ramping up renewable Continue Reading
Changing climate negatively impacts hydropower output Crucial to further expand power transmission, generation, storage capacities Energy security as top priority now, at the cost of climate policy China’s Sichuan province, Continue Reading
Sichuan’s worst drought in more than a half-century spurred the Chinese province to extend industrial power cuts and activate its highest emergency response, adding to manufacturers’ woes as they shut Continue Reading
Tucked into the Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed last week is a major expansion of federal loan programs that could help the fight against climate change by channeling Continue Reading
Germany may consider delaying shutdowns of its remaining nuclear plants as Russia squeezes gas supplies. Birgit Jennen reports. Want the lowdown on European markets? In your inbox before the open, Continue Reading
Economy minister says nuclear plants save minimal gas May have to keep a plant running in Bavaria for network stability Scholz says nuclear plant stress test results due within weeks Continue Reading
UK inflation is on track to rise above 18% for the first time in almost half a century next year as energy prices rocket, according to the investment bank Citigroup. Continue Reading
