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An artifact of prior decisions otherwise concealed, part deux
Why coal is cheaper in China |
David Roberts |
26 Oct 2007 |
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| Alternatives to coal are at a severe disadvantage in China: These are the realities faced by companies seeking to make themselves more environmentally friendly in China, where coal is king. Coal-fired plants are quick and cheap to build and easy to run. While the Chinese government has set goals for increasing the use of a long list of alternative energies -- including wind, biomass, hydroelectric, solar and nuclear they all face obstacles, from bureaucracy to ... |
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| Topics: China, wind power, coal, energy (all these topics) |
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