China's carbon emissions fell 3% in March, marking the first annual decline since Jan 2023.
China's carbon emissions fell 3% in March compared to the previous year, marking the first annual decline since Jan 2023, according to Carbon Brief research. This signals that China, the world's largest polluter, may have already peaked emissions more than half a decade before its own deadline. Record wind and solar installations, a slowdown in the property sector, and stalled oil consumption growth are some factors contributing to this decline.
May 28, 2024
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