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Why China's Coal Power Surge Complicates Global Climate Goals
China is building more coal-fired power plants than the rest of the world combined, even as it leads in solar and wind installations. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the contradiction: why Beijing can't quit coal, how new plants threaten the country's own climate targets, and what it means for global carbon emissions. They anchor the discussion on specific numbers: China added 106 gigawatts of coal power in 2025, while renewable installations hit a record 357 gigawatts. They also examine the economic logic—coal is cheap, local, and dispatchable—and ask whether the rush to…
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