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Chinese coal boom a 'direct threat' to 1.5C goal, analysts warn

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Beijing rapidly accelerated plans for new coal power plants in the second half of last year in a bid to increase its energy security. China's coal project pipeline grew by nearly 50% in the last six months of 2022 taking the total to 250GW. China accounts for 72% of total global planned coal capacity, with India, Turkey and Indonesia following far behind.

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Chinese coal boom a 'direct threat' to 1.5C goal, analysts warn

Energy security fears prompted Beijing to rapidly accelerate coal power plans last year, raising concerns about the country's impact on greenhouse gas emissions

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Climate Home News broke the news on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
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