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Why power spot markets are key to China’s new energy system
Spot markets are crucial for establishing a unified electricity market, which would promote renewable development and reduce reliance on new coal power
China’s new capacity payment risks locking in coal
Future iterations of policy helping coal power plants with fixed costs could benefit from approaches that include energy storage, renewables paired with storage, and demand management
Can blending hydrogen with natural gas help China decarbonise?
There is debate over how far blended hydrogen can cut CO2 emissions, and many obstacles need addressing to make long-distance transport commercially viable
What next for clean heating in rural China?
Ten years after the launch of a campaign to clean up heating systems, improved subsidies, district heating and retrofits should be considered
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Salt storms sting herders on the Mongolian Plateau
Local herders bear the brunt of salt sandstorms and waning pastures on the lower reaches of the Wulagai River in Inner Mongolia
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