China missed key climate target last year: official data
Beijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
China missed a key climate target in 2024 and emissions in the world's second-largest economy rose slightly as coal remained dominant despite record renewable additions, official data showed Friday. The figures mean the world's biggest emitter is off-track on a key commitment under the Paris climate agreement, analysts said. Beijing's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said carbon inten