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Solar, Wind Energy Could Pump $2T to China's GDP by 2030

Apr 13, 2017 01:45 PM EDT

China's wind and solar industry is anticipated to increase fivefold by 2030, significantly boosting the country's GDP, according to Greenpeace.

China Cancels Construction of over 100 New Coal Power Plants

S. Rina |

Jan 18, 2017 07:52 AM EST

China is continuing its war on coal in order to push the use of renewable resources. The National Energy Administration (NEA) announced on Saturday that construction of upcoming coal projects would be halted in accordance with the country's Five-Year Plan.

Air Pollution Claimed 1.6M Lives in India and China in 2015: Greenpeace

Girish Shetti |

Dec 03, 2016 07:05 AM EST

Air pollution caused nearly 1.6 million deaths in India and China in 2015, according to the latest report by leading environmental NGO Greenpeace, which cited overwhelming use of coal in both countries as the main reason.

Chemical-Related Accidents Killed 199 People in China in 2016: Greenpeace

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 22, 2016 10:20 AM EDT

About 200 people died in chemical-related accidents in China between January and August this year, according to data released by Greenpeace on Wednesday.

China to stop construction of coal-powered plants

China to Stop Construction Coal-Fired Power Plants

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 08:41 AM EDT

China will halt coal-fired power plant construction in 15 regions to address a capacity glut in the industry, China's energy regulator confirmed on Thursday.

China reported continuous decrease of coal consumption in the last two years

China Reports Drop in Coal Consumption for Two Consecutive Years

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 08:55 AM EST

For two consecutive years, China's coal consumption has droppe, according to government data revealed on Monday, as the biggest polluter in the world tries to address the severe pollution that accompanied its economic growth.

Greenpeace: Most Cities in China Failed Air Quaility Evaluations in 2015

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 25, 2016 02:46 PM EST

Despite improvements in some of the worst-hit areas, almost 300 Chinese cities still failed to meet national standards for air quality last year, Greenpeace announced on Wednesday, Jan. 20.