China eases climate target but clean energy could still cut emissions, experts say

Beijing’s new five-year economic plan leaves questions unanswered on growing coal power fleet
A man and his grandchild wear masks against Shanghai smog in China, December 25, 2013. A new report says children are among the most affected by the health harms produced by fossil fuels. (Photo: Oriental Image via Reuters Connect)

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