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China’s coal power rebounds as record clean energy goes to waste
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China's coal power generation is rising despite record renewable energy output, as long-term contracts guarantee coal plants a market regardless of actual demand. This arrangement effectively crowds out cleaner energy sources, with surplus clean power going to waste. The finding comes from a new report highlighting structural market problems undermining China's clean energy transition.
Energy transition policymaking must evolve to fit an age of rupture
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Global energy transition policy is shifting away from climate-focused frameworks toward priorities like economic competitiveness, energy security, and green industrial strategy. While these drivers are accelerating real-world change, analysts warn the shift risks undermining commitments to a just and equitable transition, potentially leaving vulnerable nations and communities behind as wealthier countries reshape policy around national self-interest.