Renewable energy droughts occur when wind speeds and solar irradiance remain unusually low for an extended period. Subject of Research: The effects of fossil-fuel power-plant emissions on China’s air quality during renewable energy droughts in the 2050s. Article Title: Impacts of power plant emissions on air quality amplified by renewable energy droughts. “Impacts of power plant emissions on air quality amplified by renewable energy droughts.” https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-026-02039-5Image Credits: AI GeneratedDOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-026-02039-5Keywords: Renewable energy droughts, air pollution, fossil-fuel power plants, PM2.5, ozone, China, renewable energy, electricity systems, chemical transport modeling, atmospheric stagnation, public health, energy planning, climate change.