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We will strictly control coal-fired power generation projects, says the Chinese President
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We will strictly control coal-fired power generation projects, says the Chinese President
China will start to phasedown coal consumption over the 2026-2030 period as part of itsefforts to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions, President Xi Jinping told the Climate Leaders Summit onThursday.
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China will start to phase down coal consumption over the 2026-2030 period as part of its efforts to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions, President Xi Jinping told the Climate Leaders’ Summit on Thursday.
FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds at the closing session of the Chinese People s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
“We will strictly control coal-fired power generation projects,” Xi said, speaking via video link.
“We will strictly limit the increase in coal consumption over the 14th five-year plan period (2021-2025) and phase it down in the 15th five-year plan period (2026-2030).”
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