In view of the fact that the resource and environment situation is increasingly serious, there is good reason to try to predict China's peak coal demand and do related planning in advance.

China's statistics and controls over ecological development are problematic because of a lack of transparency in information and communications between the entities involved.

The research report describes carbon emissions in the entire country and different provincial regions.

China's regions differ a lot in carbon emissions.

There is a large amount of combustible ice for high-quality energy that is efficient, clean, and low-carbon, and has been seen a potential alternative energy source for the future.

It has been over two years since China's coal economy saw a decline in operations from November 2011.

The development of contiguous destitute areas to promote common prosperity is an essential part of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020.