China’s coal conundrum: coal mines and methane emissions

China’s heavy reliance on coal poses a significant threat to China’s dual-carbon goals: peaking emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060, as committed under the Paris Agreement to tackle climate change. Operating large-scale coal mines with a capacity of 1 Mtpa or more are the greater driving force behind China’s coal production, contributing approximately 3,881 Mt annually. This […]