The Green Myth: Despite Global Praise, China Not a Model for Renewable Energy

China is being hailed as “the world leader” in renewable energy and a model for other countries. However, it’s also the largest consumer of coal, the second-largest consumer of oil, and operates more than half of the world’s coal-fired power plants. Despite advances in renewable energy, China’s emissions have continued to rise steadily.

Environmental media, the World Economic Forum, and China state media claim that China has already achieved its 2030 wind and solar...