China's energy emissions fell in 2025 as solar boom continued

Michael Holder
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Official data shows emissions from China's energy and industry inched down 0.3 per cent last year, driven by ongoing surge in clean power output

Carbon emissions from China's energy and industrial sectors dropped 0.3 per cent in 2025, likely marking the first time in history that surging clean energy growth has driven down greenhouse gas emissions...

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