The Chinese government has announced new guidelines for coal - fueled power plants in the country , in an effort to reduce the level of carbon emissions . The new regulations will temporarily halt the approval of new coal - fired power stations and postpone construction of several approved coal plants . Experts have estimated that the operation of around 200 coal plants would be affected after these new guidelines are enforced . The announcement came two days after China signed the Paris accord . The announcement, by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, means that about 200 planned coal-fired power generators — those seeking approval and those approved but not yet under construction — may not be completed, said Lauri Myllyvirta, who analyzes China’s energy production for Greenpeace. China is among 175 countries that signed the agreement , which aims to curb carbon emissions across the world . However , analysts feel that despite being a signatory and the announcement of new guidelines , many coal plants will continue to operate across China . This is largely due to the fact that coal plants generate millions of jobs and tax revenues , making them an important contributor to China 's economy .
The Chinese government has announced new guidelines for coal - fueled power plants in the country , in an effort to reduce the level of carbon emissions . The new regulations will temporarily halt the approval of new coal - fired power stations and postpone construction of several approved coal plants . Experts have estimated that the operation of around 200 coal plants would be affected after these new guidelines are enforced . The announcement came two days after China signed the Paris accord . China is among 175 countries that signed the agreement , which aims to curb carbon emissions across the world . However , analysts feel that despite being a signatory and the announcement of new guidelines , many coal plants will continue to operate across China . This is largely due to the fact that coal plants generate millions of jobs and tax revenues , making them an important contributor to China 's economy .