Demand for thermal coal used by the power sector was supported by low rainfall in the south of China, which saw output from hydropower facilities in provinces such as Sichuan and Yunnan slide.

Coal use leads to droughts, which reduces Hydro performance, which leads to greater coal use…

    • balderdash
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      12 years ago

      My guess is environmental preservation is low on the list of reasons why the US would sanction a country.

      • Jeena
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        12 years ago

        I meant Australia because they sell the most coal to China.