Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua
China’s plan to reduce use of coal for heating in northern homes still facing problems, report says
- High cost and lack of supply of alternatives like natural gas and electricity hampering Beijing’s ambitions, study suggests
- And concerns are growing that once subsidies end, poor households will return to burning coal
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Beijing air pollution
Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua
Beijing was one of only four Chinese cities to meet its emissions target last winter. Photo: Simon Song
China’s new winter smog targets too low to reverse last year’s surge, its data shows
- Fifteen out of 28 cities could record higher pollution than in 2017
- Slowing economic growth may be undermining Beijing’s resolve to tackle emissions
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China Society
Beijing was one of only four Chinese cities to meet its emissions target last winter. Photo: Simon Song