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How does China plan to peak carbon emissions by 2030?
China has released a "carbon peak" action plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The plan sets a 2030 target to cut carbon intensity by 17% from 20…
7 hours ago
Can renewables power an electrified future?
As heatwaves intensify and electricity demand continues to rise, power grids are facing unprecedented pressure. At the same time, the rapid expansion…
1 week ago
Can we harvest solar power from space?
China has made major progress in its "Zhuiri" or "Sun Chasing" project, moving a step closer toward building a space solar power station. Why do we n…
2 weeks ago
What's behind Europe's extreme heat?
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius on many parts of the continent. Wha…
3 weeks ago
Can a ten-year fishing ban save the Yangtze river?
The Yangtze River, China's longest waterway, once faced a severe biodiversity crisis after decades of overfishing. But five years into an unprecedent…
4 weeks ago
El Nino is here. What could it mean for China?
Meteorologists have confirmed that an El Nino has formed in the tropical Pacific, and forecasts suggest it could intensify in the coming months. What…
1 month ago
Living green: Tiny choices that shape a city
China's Green Code: Rewriting the Rules of Growth is a four-part special series exploring how China is reshaping the way it produces energy, builds i…
1 month, 1 week ago
Will this be the most carbon-intensive World Cup in history?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with a record 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As the tournament grows bigger, s…
1 month, 1 week ago
Growing green: Finding balance in China's fields
“China’s Green Code: Rewriting the Rules of Growth” is a four-part special series exploring China’s drive toward greener development across energy, i…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Is the hantavirus outbreak a warning sign of climate change?
A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has captured headlines over the past few weeks. Beyond the immediate public health cri…
1 month, 2 weeks ago