China’s thirst for (clean) power
Coal saved China’s hydro-reliant provinces during this summer’s extreme drought. But using thermal plants to prop up the grid during dry periods risks exacerbating the problem of water stress
Coal burn rose 96% in Sichuan this summer, driving up thermal cooling water consumption during an acute drought
The water burden of this additional thermal generation equates to meeting the needs of a…
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