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China’s pledge on overseas coal — by the numbers

China’s promise to stop financing coal power abroad is a positive step, but researchers say the emissions savings pale in comparison to those from its domestic coal use. “China…Continue readingChina’s pledge on overseas coal — by the numbers

Flooding in China kills 21, as thousands escape to shelters

Friday August 12: The heavy rainfall, expected to continue through Friday night, has brought about 20 inches (510mm) of rain to areas of Hubei since Wednesday, officials said. Four…Continue readingFlooding in China kills 21, as thousands escape to shelters

Death toll rises and thousands flee homes as floods hit China

A year’s worth of rain – 640mm – fell in just three days.Continue readingDeath toll rises and thousands flee homes as floods hit China

China’s sea-level rise raises threat to economic hubs to extreme

Continue readingChina’s sea-level rise raises threat to economic hubs to extreme