China First-quarter Emissions Fell Despite Rising Power Demand

Source: International Business Times

Renewable and nuclear energy are helping China lower emissions despite rising power demand AFP China's emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly growing power demand thanks to soaring renewable and nuclear energy, a key milestone for world's top emitter, analysis showed Thursday. China emits more planet-warming greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide than any other country. It plans to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.