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The Climate Question: How committed is China to climate change?

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31/01/2022 GMT

How committed is China to climate change?

BBC World Service - The Climate Question, How committed is China to climate change?

China says it will reduce its emissions but is also building new coal power plants.

At the UN climate summit in Glasgow last year, China and the United States announced they will work together on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Experts say this is a significant move because China and the United States are the two largest economies and polluters. 

China emits the most greenhouse gasses, around 27% of global emissions, but it is walking a narrow path between its energy crisis and its commitment to climate work.

There are reports of plans to build up to 80 new coal power plants.

Without China acting, attempts to keep global temperatures down will not work. 

How committed is China to climate change? 

Presenters Kate Lamble and Jordan Dunbar are joined by:

Changhua Wu, executive director of the Professional Association for China’s Environment
Todd Stern, former climate envoy, United States
Bernice Lee, research director, Chatham House

Producer: Darin Graham
Reporter: Sophia Yan
Researchers: Tatyana Movshevich and Matilda Welin
Series Producer: Alex Lewis
Editor: Emma Rippon
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell

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