Topic: china

Note to Secretary Clinton: China is measuring its way to progress on climate change.

Energy Secretary Stephen Chu’s testimony reminds us that the coal challenge is global, and its solutions must be global too.

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao came to the aid of a Chinese socially responsible green enterprise that is struggling for survival during the current global financial crisis.

This week WRI posted its latest CO2 Emissions Inventory report, the latest report that documents the organization’s CO2 emissions and efforts to reduce them.

Despite the global economic downturn, China’s environmental and renewable energy sectors are poised for another year of strong growth.

Environmental Stories to Watch is WRI’s annual survey of emerging issues that could have major impacts on environmental coverage. At the Newseum, WRI President Jonathan Lash unveiled what he predicts will be the four “Stories to Watch” in 2009.

The argument that developing countries are taking no action to address climate change is wrong.

It may be counter-intuitive, but a global economic slowdown could help the United States and China work together on climate change.

An aggressive energy intensity target and a national renewable energy standard highlight a suite of Chinese policies that will slow greenhouse gas emissions growth.

This article originally appeared in China Economic Quarterly.