Why China's Coal Power Surge Complicates Global Climate Goals

China is building more coal-fired power plants than the rest of the world combined, even as it leads in solar and wind installations. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the contradiction: why Beijing can't quit coal, how new plants threaten the country's own climate targets, and what it means for global carbon emissions. They anchor the discussion on specific numbers: China added 106 gigawatts of coal power in 2025, while renewable installations hit a record 357 gigawatts. They also examine the economic logic—coal is cheap, local, and dispatchable—and ask whether the rush to build will create stranded assets. With recent data showing inflation cooling but energy demand rising, this is a deep dive into the world's most consequential energy paradox. #China #CoalPower #ClimateGoals #Renewables #CarbonEmissions #EnergyParadox #Solar #Wind #StrandedAssets #GlobalEmissions #Beijing #EconomicLogic #EnergyDemand #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EnergyEconomics #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo