Share this Story: China energy crunch triggers alarm, pleas for more coalChina energy crunch triggers alarm, pleas for more coalArticle content SHANGHAI — As a severe power crunch roils China’s northeastern industrial heartland, senior officials face mounting pressure from alarmed citizens to ramp up coal imports thick and fast in order to keep lights on, factories open and even water supplies flowing. Try refreshing your browser, or China energy crunch triggers alarm, pleas for more coal Back to videoAdvertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A utility in Jilin even warned power shortages could disrupt water supplies at any time, before apologizing for causing alarm. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post September 28, 2021 05:48 UTC