@aiqun.bsky.social
Research analyst and senior East Asia strategist at Global Energy Monitor
In his first term, Trump tried to promote new coal plant but it didn’t work. This time he changed tactics for the same goal. A dirty, outdated and dying industry doesn’t deserve taxpayers money.
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct the Pentagon to use government funding and Pentagon contracts to sustain U.S. coal-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a White H...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
In his first term, Trump tried to promote new coal plant but it didn’t work. This time he changed tactics for the same goal. A dirty, outdated and dying industry doesn’t deserve taxpayers money.
China’s known as a renewable leader, less known it’s a coal giant, even less known it’s world No.2 gas power developer, even though gas only generates 4% of total power. GEM’s new data shows the US surpassed China in new proposals in 2025. A race to the bottom continues.
globalenergymonitor.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
China’s known as a renewable leader, less known it’s a coal giant, even less known it’s world No.2 gas power developer, even though gas only generates 4% of total power. GEM’s new data shows the US surpassed China in new proposals in 2025. A race to the bottom continues.
Now the full year numbers are out and my question remains: coal production increases 1.2%, roughly 500m tonnes. 3 major users, power, steel and cement are all falling, only chemicals grow but its share is small. How could this happen? Where’s the coal dug out gone? How can emissions flattened?
First 3 quarters China reported 2% increase in coal production, 1.7% crude oil production, 2.6%oil imports and 6% gas production. The only decrease is gas imports (6.2%). I wonder how CO2 emissions can flat while fossil fuels burning more.
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months - Carbon Brief
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were unchanged from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2025, extending a flat or falling trend that started in March 2024.
www.carbonbrief.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Now the full year numbers are out and my question remains: coal production increases 1.2%, roughly 500m tonnes. 3 major users, power, steel and cement are all falling, only chemicals grow but its share is small. How could this happen? Where’s the coal dug out gone? How can emissions flattened?
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Today's @carbonbrief.org explainer on gas in China featured @aiqun.bsky.social: "With the rapid expansion of renewables and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, I don’t foresee a bright future for gas power.” 🔌
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Explainer: Why gas plays a minimal role in China’s climate strategy - Carbon Brief
While gas could play a role in decarbonising some aspects of China’s energy demand, multiple factors would need to change
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January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Today's @carbonbrief.org explainer on gas in China featured @aiqun.bsky.social: "With the rapid expansion of renewables and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, I don’t foresee a bright future for gas power.” 🔌
www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-wh...
www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-wh...
It’s heartbreaking to see this picture of the fire in Hong Kong. The fatality is over 80 and still growing. The cause was reportedly the bamboo-made scaffolding. When I was visiting Hong Kong this spring I was amused by these scaffolding, kidding to a friend “I hope they don’t catch fire “. 一语成谶！
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It’s heartbreaking to see this picture of the fire in Hong Kong. The fatality is over 80 and still growing. The cause was reportedly the bamboo-made scaffolding. When I was visiting Hong Kong this spring I was amused by these scaffolding, kidding to a friend “I hope they don’t catch fire “. 一语成谶！
Unlike in many rankings in which Switzerland is mostly among top 3 or 5, in the ranking of tackling Climate Change, however, Switzerland is only seated in No. 26. What is dragging it down?
Switzerland ranks a modest #26 on the new Climate Change Performance Index, behind the EU, Morocco, Pakistan, Nigeria or India. Among other things, "the experts criticize the absence of rules for the financial sector, to stop financing and insuring fossil fuel production and expansion." ccpi.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Unlike in many rankings in which Switzerland is mostly among top 3 or 5, in the ranking of tackling Climate Change, however, Switzerland is only seated in No. 26. What is dragging it down?
Source:Forbes.The green premium is dead. China killed it with low-cost solar, wind and batteries, affordable EVs and dominance in critical minerals. Unless North Americans and Europeans wake up to this reality, their citizens will pay a hefty fossil premium with economic and political consequences.
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Source:Forbes.The green premium is dead. China killed it with low-cost solar, wind and batteries, affordable EVs and dominance in critical minerals. Unless North Americans and Europeans wake up to this reality, their citizens will pay a hefty fossil premium with economic and political consequences.
First 3 quarters China reported 2% increase in coal production, 1.7% crude oil production, 2.6%oil imports and 6% gas production. The only decrease is gas imports (6.2%). I wonder how CO2 emissions can flat while fossil fuels burning more.
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months - Carbon Brief
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were unchanged from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2025, extending a flat or falling trend that started in March 2024.
www.carbonbrief.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
First 3 quarters China reported 2% increase in coal production, 1.7% crude oil production, 2.6%oil imports and 6% gas production. The only decrease is gas imports (6.2%). I wonder how CO2 emissions can flat while fossil fuels burning more.
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@mzjacobson.bsky.social Stanford University Professor of Civil and Environmental engineering explains how Carbon Capture and Storage INCREASES emissions
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Why Carbon Capture and Direct Air Capture Increases CO2 and Air Pollution and Should be Abandoned
YouTube video by Mark Z. Jacobson
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October 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
@mzjacobson.bsky.social Stanford University Professor of Civil and Environmental engineering explains how Carbon Capture and Storage INCREASES emissions
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dialogue.earth/en/digest/ch... railway line in China is now powered by solar power, so that it can transport coal sustainably. Similarly, Carbon capture technology is used to help digging more fossil oil. They reminds me my hometown once green painted a barren hill to pass “green city “ inspection.
China launches its first railway project integrating renewable energy
The 303-kilometre-long route is part of a freight line for very heavy cargo and is powered by a combination of grid electricity and solar energy
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October 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
dialogue.earth/en/digest/ch... railway line in China is now powered by solar power, so that it can transport coal sustainably. Similarly, Carbon capture technology is used to help digging more fossil oil. They reminds me my hometown once green painted a barren hill to pass “green city “ inspection.
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A note: The policy issued by China’s central government in the end of last year which only allows wind turbines installed 30 km offshore or in 30 meters deep water is a key factor behind these technology innovations withstanding typhoons.
A note: The policy issued by China’s central government in the end of last year which only allows wind turbines installed 30 km offshore or in 30 meters deep water is a key factor behind these technology innovations withstanding typhoons.
The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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A note: The policy issued by China’s central government in the end of last year which only allows wind turbines installed 30 km offshore or in 30 meters deep water is a key factor behind these technology innovations withstanding typhoons.
A note: The policy issued by China’s central government in the end of last year which only allows wind turbines installed 30 km offshore or in 30 meters deep water is a key factor behind these technology innovations withstanding typhoons.
The August referendum rejected the revival of nuclear power in Taiwan, leaving an open question: What will Taiwan do next? My Taipei-based colleague Cheng Cheng and I try to answer this question—https://energytracker.asia/after-nuclear-renewables-can-power-an-energy-secure-taiwan/
After Nuclear, Renewables Can Power an Energy-secure Taiwan
After last month's defeat of a proposal to revive the country’s last nuclear power plant, Taiwan now has to decide its future energy mix.
energytracker.asia
October 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The August referendum rejected the revival of nuclear power in Taiwan, leaving an open question: What will Taiwan do next? My Taipei-based colleague Cheng Cheng and I try to answer this question—https://energytracker.asia/after-nuclear-renewables-can-power-an-energy-secure-taiwan/
In early 2000s, Dr. Goodall visited Beijing and I got a chance interviewed her. She started with mimicking a chimpanzee greeting. It was so loud and unexpected that I couldn’t believe it was from a quiet and amiable lady in her late 60s. Today that powerful greeting resonates again. RIP Dr. Goodall.
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In early 2000s, Dr. Goodall visited Beijing and I got a chance interviewed her. She started with mimicking a chimpanzee greeting. It was so loud and unexpected that I couldn’t believe it was from a quiet and amiable lady in her late 60s. Today that powerful greeting resonates again. RIP Dr. Goodall.
President Xi ‘s UN speech & NDC includes 3 numbers by 2035: 7-10%Carbon reduction; 6 folds renewable installations and 30% non fossil fuels energy consumption. 2&3 are easier than the first because China is good at doing additions, not subtractions.
September 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
President Xi ‘s UN speech & NDC includes 3 numbers by 2035: 7-10%Carbon reduction; 6 folds renewable installations and 30% non fossil fuels energy consumption. 2&3 are easier than the first because China is good at doing additions, not subtractions.
So, EU is not able to buy $250 billion of US fossil fuels, and US is not able to sell that much either. But they signed an agreement anyway. Is this a joke? Are they making a muddy pie like two kids?
July 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
So, EU is not able to buy $250 billion of US fossil fuels, and US is not able to sell that much either. But they signed an agreement anyway. Is this a joke? Are they making a muddy pie like two kids?
GEM grew from a bold idea to a near 90 staff nonprofit isn’t only by chance or luck. It’s the sophisticated strategy Ted crafted laid foundation for it. Ted’s legacy will be carried on. Wish GEM go higher and further under new leadership of Justin. Be a pivotal org in the transition to clean energy.
After 17 years of leadership, GEM founder Ted Nace is stepping down as Executive Director.
Under his guidance, GEM grew from a bold idea into a global nonprofit tracking 130,000+ energy assets.
We’re excited to welcome Justin Locke as our new ED: globalenergymonitor.org/press-releas...
Under his guidance, GEM grew from a bold idea into a global nonprofit tracking 130,000+ energy assets.
We’re excited to welcome Justin Locke as our new ED: globalenergymonitor.org/press-releas...
July 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
GEM grew from a bold idea to a near 90 staff nonprofit isn’t only by chance or luck. It’s the sophisticated strategy Ted crafted laid foundation for it. Ted’s legacy will be carried on. Wish GEM go higher and further under new leadership of Justin. Be a pivotal org in the transition to clean energy.
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Unthinkable just 10 years ago:
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
April 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Unthinkable just 10 years ago:
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
Gas power has grown quickly in the past four years in China, but geopolitical and economic uncertainties make it a vulnerability. Maggie and I wrote an op-ed to argue that betting on gas is a short-sighted strategy.
June 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Gas power has grown quickly in the past four years in China, but geopolitical and economic uncertainties make it a vulnerability. Maggie and I wrote an op-ed to argue that betting on gas is a short-sighted strategy.
After Spain/Portugal blackout, a Chinese friend said that such things won’t happen in China because “we have coal”. Spain will learn lessons from the accident but going back to coal is not one. Seeking comfort from coal is a default solution for many Chinese in energy sector.
April 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
After Spain/Portugal blackout, a Chinese friend said that such things won’t happen in China because “we have coal”. Spain will learn lessons from the accident but going back to coal is not one. Seeking comfort from coal is a default solution for many Chinese in energy sector.
China permitted 10 nuclear reactors today. The 4th year in a row adding at least 10 each year. It’s passed France and only after the US, Like in a competition game. Only it’s playing an extremely deadly, extremely dirty and extremely expensive power game.
April 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
China permitted 10 nuclear reactors today. The 4th year in a row adding at least 10 each year. It’s passed France and only after the US, Like in a competition game. Only it’s playing an extremely deadly, extremely dirty and extremely expensive power game.
Even Gold Trump pin is made in China!
April 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Even Gold Trump pin is made in China!
The T-shirt saying boycott China is made in China!
April 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The T-shirt saying boycott China is made in China!
Traveled in southern China for 2 weeks. A big impression compared to 10-15 years ago was that the streets in big cities like Guangzhou were much quieter thanks to the EV. No more loud motors and buses. Hong Kong, on the contrary, is still noisy, especially those big buses.
February 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Traveled in southern China for 2 weeks. A big impression compared to 10-15 years ago was that the streets in big cities like Guangzhou were much quieter thanks to the EV. No more loud motors and buses. Hong Kong, on the contrary, is still noisy, especially those big buses.
2024 is the 5th year in a row that China’s power consumption increase is faster than its GDP growth. In other words, consuming more power didn’t result in higher economic value, only delayed China’s carbon peak and energy transition. It’s a lose-lose situation.
January 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
2024 is the 5th year in a row that China’s power consumption increase is faster than its GDP growth. In other words, consuming more power didn’t result in higher economic value, only delayed China’s carbon peak and energy transition. It’s a lose-lose situation.
Forward: 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tingri, Tibet is a warning. The Tingri area and the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon area are both in the southern earthquake zone of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The many huge faults distributed along the Himalayas are the most active earthquake fault in modern times.
January 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Forward: 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tingri, Tibet is a warning. The Tingri area and the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon area are both in the southern earthquake zone of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The many huge faults distributed along the Himalayas are the most active earthquake fault in modern times.