China emissions fall in March, may have peaked: Report – Times of India
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the country's emissions may have peaked, according to a new analysis.The March drop was the result of expanding renewable capacity, which covered almost all the growth in electricity demand, and a major slump in construction activity.If renewable capacity continues to grow at record levels, China's emissions may have peaked in 2023, according to the analysis by Lauri Myllyvirta of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.Writing for Carbon Brief, Myllyvirta said China's carbon dioxide emissions fell three percent in March 2024 from a year earlier, based on an analysis of official data.Emissions for the quarter were still higher, but that was because...