Energy
China's Aluminum Industry May Have Hit Peak CO2 Output
China's massive aluminum sector, responsible for nearly 5% of the country's total emissions, may have reached its carbon dioxide peak. A combination of production caps, renewable energy adoption, and recycling growth is bending the curve.
Key Takeaways
- China's aluminum industry, responsible for nearly 5% of national CO2 emissions, may have reached peak carbon output
- A government-imposed 45 million tonne production cap since 2017 has helped limit emissions growth from the sector
- Growing use of hydropower and renewable electricity for smelting is bending the carbon curve in the world's largest aluminum producer
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