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Writing by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy
Editing by Alexander Williard
Animation led by Josh Sherrington
Sound by Graham Haerther
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References
[1] data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC?most_recent_value_desc=true
[2] iea.org/countries/united-states; iea.org/regions/europe; iea.org/countries/china
[3] carbonbrief.org/analysis-what-does-chinas-coal-push-mean-for-its-climate-goals
[4] worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S2377740018500112
[5] https://unfccc.int/news/china-meets-2020-carbon-target-three-years-ahead-of-schedule
[6] a9w7k6q9.stackpathcdn.com/wpcms/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/OEF-131.pdf
[7] bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-06/china-s-renewable-energy-fleet-is-growing-too-fast-for-its-grid-l425v47z
[8] chinadialogue.net/en/energy/untangling-the-crossed-wires-of-chinas-super-grid/?amp