Snow storm in China

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Originally Posted by busterb

Hum. Coal shortages. I was under the impression that the three gorge dam would solve all their engery problems?

The coal isn't for power. It doesnt go to big plants, burning it for electricity.
The people who burn it dont HAVE electricity. Almost every home in rural China has a coal-burning stove for warmth. THAT's why china's emissions are so high, too - one reason, at least. A coal shortage doesn't mean power's gonna be a little low. A coal shortage means people are already freezing to death in their homes.