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2024-10-23 18:39:18 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 470CC13033B310EC5CC165F7B6362A2A6BDB5F563D8AEAE4BC201A911D695E51
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CN is oversimplified. New coal plants aren't meant for constant use. They're called "peaker plants," serving as backup when renewables, like wind, falls short. https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/china-coal-plants &China's carbon emissions are to drop next year as they are indeed leading in building renewables to replace coal. https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chinas-emissions-set-to-fall-in-2024-after-record-growth-in-clean-energy/
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