Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua
Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing air pollution

China /  People & Culture

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

Topic |   Beijing air pollution
Linda Lew
Linda Lew

Updated: 11:17pm, 10 Nov, 2019

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Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua
Families in northern China have traditionally used coal to keep themselves warm in winter. Photo: Xinhua
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