China’s coal hubs are some of the biggest in the world, with the Asian country having long relied on the fossil fuel for power and industry. However, some of these regions are now being transformed into green energy hubs, as China gradually reduces its reliance on coal in favour of renewable alternatives. One such region is Shanxi in the North of China. In 2023, China produced around 4.71 billion tonnes of coal from over 3,000 mines. Coal is China’s biggest source of carbon emissions. However, with China pledging to achieve peak…