Beijing's mayor vows step away from coal

Beijing's mayor vows step away from coal Beijing (UPI) Feb 6, 2017 - The mayor of Beijing said the city would move to improve air quality across the region by taking a dramatic step away from the use of coal. China accounts for about 50 percent of the global demand for coal and, because of the size of its economy, that translates to about half of the world's total coal production. In Beijing, coal-based heating and industrial activity are key contributor ... more

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