China warns coal use will climb dramatically

In a report on its energy plans, the government announced no new initiatives but said it wants to curb reliance on oil and gas to drive an economy that is the world’s second-biggest energy consumer after the United States.

“China gives top priority to developing renewable energy,” said the 44-page report. The report said Beijing as will promote hydroelectric, nuclear, solar and wind energy, as well as natural gas extracted from garbage dumps and coal mines.

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