Tuesday, July 15, 2025

“China is Building the [Renewable] Future … building coal-fired power stations, … because it has to …”

 Building Coal Power Stations

- Communist coal power stations are viewed as acceptable and necessary.

- President Trump faces criticism for his stance on coal power.

America vs. Global Climate Efforts

- The U. S. is returning to fossil fuels and moving away from renewable energy.

- Other countries, particularly China and BRICS members, are focused on reducing global warming.

Electricity Demand Trends

- AI and cryptocurrency data centers are increasing electricity demand significantly.

- Investors are optimistic about the growth of these industries.

China's Energy Strategy

- China is building coal-fired power stations due to necessity, amidst an oversupply of renewable energy.

- The simultaneous statements about "clean beautiful coal" by Trump amid natural disasters are criticized.

Global Leadership Shift

- China is seen as taking global leadership roles from the U. S. in trade and energy production.

- Australia's Prime Minister Albanese prioritizes meeting with Xi Jinping over Trump.

Questions Raised

- Queries raised about the necessity of coal plants in light of China's renewable energy surplus.

- Skepticism exists about the effectiveness of renewables as a solution to energy needs, with past research supporting this concern.

Australia-China Relations

- Australia's leadership dynamics suggest Xi is viewed as more pivotal than Trump.

- Albanese's trips to China have led to his nickname "Handsome Boy" among Chinese officials. 

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/07/14/china-is-building-the-renewable-future-also-building-coal-fired-power-stations-but-only-because-it-has-to/

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