China's 15th five-year plan sets new coal targets, raising climate concerns

China's latest energy plan establishes coal consumption and production goals that experts say could complicate global decarbonization efforts and emissions reduction targets.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 6:04 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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Primary sources

about.bnef.com BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2026: Transition to Newer Technologies, Expanded Electrification to Strengthen Nations’ Energy Security | BloombergNEF

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