Analysis: Record drop in China’s CO2 emissions needed to meet 2025 target.

China’s energy sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions increased 5.2% in 2023, necessitating a record fall of 4-6% by 2025 to meet the government’s “carbon intensity” target. Despite advancements in clean energy, emissions grew by 410 million tonnes (1.1%) to 37.4 billion tonnes. China’s other climate targets for 2025, including coal demand growth and new coal power capacity, are also at risk of being missed.