China Is Leading The Way To A Fossil Fuel Free Future - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights China’s leadership role in transitioning away from fossil fuels toward a renewable energy future. According to Ember, a climate and energy think tank, China’s rapid expansion of renewables and electrification across its economy is reshaping global energy choices and setting the stage for a structural decline in fossil fuel demand by 2030. Despite criticism over its continued use of coal, China views coal as a transitional tool to build a modern manufacturing economy rather than a permanent energy source. Coal power peaked in 2021, declined significantly in 2022, and although it ticked up slightly in 2023, it remains on a downward trend. In 2024, China invested $625 billion in renewable energy—nearly a third of global clean energy funding—underscoring its commitment to decarbonization. China’s energy transition is driven by a strategic shift away from the old fossil fuel-dependent development model toward an “ecological civilization” that balances economic, social,