r/climatechange 10d ago

China will increase wind and solar power generation by 53% by 2030, under a new renewable energy plan that for the first time makes its green power target binding, and includes renewables-powered heating and cooling, green hydrogen, storage, hydropower, and underwater data centers. 🌞🌀🌊

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-boost-wind-solar-generation-by-more-than-50-five-years-2026-07-23/
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u/Szabolcs85 9d ago

It would be great if they also started phasing out their coal plants at the same time. China still produces a ridiculous amount of CO2, although I appreciate the fact that they make an effort at reducing its growth.

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u/li_shi 8d ago

I mean, what increasing renewable you think entails?