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China to speed up coal shutdowns, cut energy intensity

Published 10:40 on March 5, 2018  /  Last updated at 19:08 on March 5, 2018  / Kathy Chen /  Asia Pacific, China

China will eliminate 150 million tonnes of coal capacity in 2018, while slashing its energy intensity by 3% and ramping up spending on anti-pollution efforts, the government announced Monday.
China will eliminate 150 million tonnes of coal capacity in 2018, while slashing its energy intensity by 3% and ramping up spending on anti-pollution efforts, the government announced Monday.


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