China's Green Power Surge Offers Hope on Climate Change

Source: BBC News - Science and EnvironmentWind and solar power are booming in China and may help limit global carbon emissions far faster than expected, according to a new study. Solar panel installations alone are growing at a pace that would increase global capacity by 85% by 2025. The report says the country's green energy targets for 2030 look set to be exceeded five years ahead of schedule. Still, China's coal plants and greenhouse gas emissions are also increasing, say experts.