Looming global recession could put China's green energy plans on hold
Thousands of coal-fired plants authorised, new construction projects eyed as China seeks to boost economic growth and create jobs
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AS China gets ready to face its slowest annual growth in over 50 years, signs are mounting that it may put its plans for green energy transition on hold, at least temporarily.
Green schemes are being put on ice and local governments are authorising new coal-fired power plants. More such plants have been approved in March 2020 than all of last year.
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