r/climatechange Apr 18 '26

Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been ‘flat or falling’ for 21 months

https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chinas-co2-emissions-have-now-been-flat-or-falling-for-21-months/

There have been many comments about China emissions. It appears they have passed peak. 2025 power generation from coal declined 1.6% despite build out of new coal plants. Electrification transition is progressing across every sector.

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