China Briefing 20 August 2026: Oil and gas plan | Xi on climate change | Coal five-year plan
In this issue, Carbon Brief examines China’s five-year plan for coal.
Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where heatwaves are straining an economy under pressure from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
Cheniere Energy intensifies Capitol Hill lobbying on LNG exports amid tariffs and tax changes. Discover the industry's key policy priorities.
The 2026 cohort brought together reporters from a range of regional and independent outlets across the world.
By almost any measure, the world should be suffering a far more severe energy crisis.
The ongoing disruption of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz has caused a substantial decline in China's crude oil imports.
The economic and humanitarian consequences of the June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela continue to emerge.