Chinese energy experts are optimistic the country will reach peak carbon emissions by 2025 – five years ahead of the target pledged by President Xi Jinping to the UN General Assembly in September.
Researchers say China’s coal consumption has already reached a plateau and about half of its provinces and municipalities have reached peak emissions, with power and steel industries expected to do so during the 14th five-year plan for 2021-25.
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