Asian countries expanding coal plants in other nations: report

Asian countries expanding coal plants in other nations: report

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South Korea, along with China and Japan, is expanding coal plants in developing nations despite evidence of worsening climate conditions. A report by Coal Swarm highlights that these countries are funding coal plant construction in nations like Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa, and Bangladesh. While transitioning to renewable energy at home, they continue to support coal projects abroad. China has funded 26 gigawatts, Japan 20 gigawatts, and South Korea 8 gigawatts of coal power, equivalent to numerous coal plants.

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What transition are China, Japan, and South Korea making at home despite their coal funding abroad?

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How many coal power plants is 26 gigawatts equivalent to?

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