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Quarter Of China's Energy Now Comes From Non-carbon Sources: White Paper

China said its wind and solar capacity overshot a target set by President Xi Jinping nearly six years ahead of schedule (Credit: AFP)

A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.

The country is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, though has in recent years emerged as a global leader in renewable energy.

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