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China Fights Brush Fires, Extends Power Rationing in Drought

China Fights Brush Fires, Extends Power Rationing in Drought

By Associated Press
The drought and heat in southwest China are wilting crops and causing power shortages amid China’s hottest and driest summer on record.

The Economic Effects of Extreme Heat in China

The Economic Effects of Extreme Heat in China

By Sara Hsu
Extreme heat is roiling China, challenging individuals and businesses in carrying out everyday activities.
Judith Shapiro on the Future of China’s Climate Policy

Judith Shapiro on the Future of China’s Climate Policy

By Jesse Turland
A discussion of China’s role at COP26, the significance of China’s blackouts induced by coal shortages, and future directions China’s climate policy might take.

China Stresses Developed Nations’ Promises at COP26

China Stresses Developed Nations’ Promises at COP26

By Jesse Turland
In Glasgow, China’s representatives argued rich states must fulfill promises to support poorer nations’ green capacity development, even while power shortages call China’s own promises into question.

Can Russia and Mongolia Replace Australia’s Coal Supply to China?

Can Russia and Mongolia Replace Australia’s Coal Supply to China?

By Bolor Lkhaajav
As China grapples with an energy shortage, it is increasingly looking to source coal from its northern neighbors.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Shortages, Shipping, Shutdowns Hit Asian Factory Output

Shortages, Shipping, Shutdowns Hit Asian Factory Output

By Elaine Kurtenbach
Manufacturing contracted in both China and Japan as the pandemic and related ripple effects continue to take a toll.

Coal Shortages Force Blackouts Across China

Coal Shortages Force Blackouts Across China

By Jesse Turland
Trade wars on the international front and mine shutdowns at home have squeezed stocks of China’s main energy source, coal, triggering nation-wide blackouts.
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