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China first quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» BEIJING - Surging renewable energy meant China's carbon emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly rising power demands, a key milestone in the country's energy transition, analysis from a think tank showed Thursday.
China air pollution worsens for first time in decade
AFP, Published on 22/12/2023
» BEIJING - Air pollution in China worsened in 2023, the first time it has done so in a decade, according to study released on Friday.
China axes 15 coal plants abroad after Xi pledge, but loopholes remain: study
AFP, Published on 22/04/2022
» BEIJING: More than a dozen Chinese coal power projects overseas were cancelled after a ban last year on funding such plants, but loopholes could allow 18 others to still go ahead, according to a study published Friday.
Lethal pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns
AFP, Published on 16/03/2021
» PARIS: Deadly small particle pollution in dozens of nations exceeded World Health Organization recommendations last year despite Covid lockdowns, according to a report released Tuesday.
Lethal pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
AFP, Published on 16/03/2021
» PARIS - Deadly small particle pollution in four of five nations exceeded World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations last year despite Covid lockdowns, according to a report released Tuesday.
Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
AFP, Published on 30/04/2020
» PARIS - European countries under coronavirus lockdown have seen 11,000 fewer deaths in April compared to the same period last year due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel pollution, according to research released Friday.
Coronavirus outbreak slashes China carbon emissions: study
AFP, Published on 20/02/2020
» BEIJING - The coronavirus epidemic that has paralysed the Chinese economy may have a silver lining for the environment.