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China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts

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China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts.

14 new coal plants were approved from January to June with a total capacity of 10.3 gigawatts.

China leads the world in solar and wind power installations but the government says coal plants are still needed for periods of peak demand.

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