Asian countries expanding coal plants in other nations: report

South Korea, along with China and Japan, is expanding coal plants in developing nations despite evidence of worsening climate conditions. A report by Coal Swarm highlights that these countries are funding coal plant construction in nations like Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa, and Bangladesh. While transitioning to renewable energy at home, they continue to support coal projects abroad. China has funded 26 gigawatts, Japan 20 gigawatts, and South Korea 8 gigawatts of coal power, equivalent to numerous coal plants.

Which country is mentioned as expanding coal plants in developing nations despite climate concerns?

• South Korea

• India

• Brazil

• Germany

Which of the following countries is NOT listed as a location where coal plants are being built?

• Brazil

• South Africa

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

What is the contradiction in the actions of China, Japan, and South Korea regarding energy sources?

• They are reducing coal usage both at home and abroad.

• They are increasing coal usage both at home and abroad.

• They are reducing coal usage at home but increasing it abroad.

• They are increasing coal usage at home but reducing it abroad.

How many gigawatts of coal plants has China funded, according to the report?

• 26 gigawatts

• 43 gigawatts

• 20 gigawatts

• 8 gigawatts

Approximately how many coal power plants does Japan's funded capacity equate to?

• 11 plants

• 20 plants

• 32 plants

• 43 plants