Smog and Soot

China

A page on countries in our pollution coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 6 reports filed on it so far.

China's Shandong province has retired 555 small coal-fired power units since 2021, removing 17.5 gigawatts of capacity...

Shandong retires 555 coal units, cuts

China's Shandong province has retired 555 small coal-fired power units since 2021, removing 17.5 gigawatts of capacity and reducing average coal

2026-08-31
China's Shandong province has retired 555 small coal-fired power units since 2021, cutting 17.5 gigawatts of capacity and...

Shandong retires 555 small coal units

China's Shandong province has retired 555 small coal-fired power units since 2021, cutting 17.5 gigawatts of capacity and reducing average coal

2026-08-29
China exported solar equipment worth USD 29 billion last year, yet its overseas financing has focused on large grid...

China’s solar exports outpace its off-grid financing in the Global South

China exported solar equipment worth USD 29 billion last year, yet its overseas financing has focused on large grid projects, leaving a funding gap...

2026-08-26
China's CO2 emissions fell in July due to a decrease in power generation from coal and gas, alongside reduced coal...

China's CO2 Emissions Drop in July

China's CO2 emissions fell in July due to a decrease in power generation from coal and gas, alongside reduced coal, cement, and crude steel output.

2026-08-24
China's new coal plan prioritizes energy security and a 'green and low-carbon transition', but lacks a clear timeline for...

China's Five-Year Plan for Coal Sparks Debate on Energy Security and Emissions

China's new coal plan prioritizes energy security and a 'green and low-carbon transition', but lacks a clear timeline for reducing coal consumption...

2026-08-21
Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns...

Indonesia’s Petrochemical Expansion Tests Climate Commitments

Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns about rising emissions and...

2026-08-19