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China is continuing its push to pull energy out of the oceans, with wind, waves and tides all now being harnessed off its coasts. A recent report highlights China’s growing development of ocean energy, particularly from waves.

Charting the journey of five countries in pursuit of more wind power capacity, from financial hurdles to long-term strategies.

China plans to introduce absolute emissions caps to cover major industrial sectors by 2027, according to a policy document released on 25 August by the State Council and Central Committee of the Communist Party.

Cambodia hopes wind farms can help solve its growing power needs, but opaque plans have left the Bunong people worried for their sacred land.

With Chinese companies sidestepping red tape of energy-transition projects financed by the west, experts are calling for stricter environmental safeguarding.

President Sheinbaum’s sweeping reforms attempt to steer state-owned energy giants towards a greener future amid private-sector scepticism.

China’s electricity supplies are generally stable today, but extreme weather and renewables integration are growing challenges.

Ana Toni, Chief Executive of COP30 in Brazil, speaks about her expectations for the upcoming UN climate summit.