Will China be able to wean itself off from coal? Experts weigh in

Chinese coal approvals declined in the first half of 2024 but it could be because so many coal projects were already approved.

Approvals for new coal-fired power plants in China dropped sharply in the first half of this year, according to an analysis released Tuesday, after a flurry of permits in the previous two years raised concern about the government’s commitment to limiting climate change.

A review of project documents by Greenpeace East Asia found that 14 new coal plants were...