China’s vast air clean-up marred by wartime coal power surge
China has made significant progress in improving air quality since the 'airpocalypse' era, but a recent surge in coal power usage during wartime conditions has led to increased emissions. An FT analysis highlights both the extensive clean-up efforts and the latest rise in pollution levels.
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