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A new report finds many Chinese provinces are reducing their use of coal

NPR | By Julia Simon

Published September 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM CDT

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China is the world's largest emitter of planet-warming pollution. But a new report this week finds the country is transitioning away from fossil fuels including coal.

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Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions Correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk.