[2022] China’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy and Climate Resilience Needs Shifts in Resources and Technologies
[2022] China’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy and Climate Resilience Needs Shifts in Resources and Technologies
Climate change poses a significant threat to China’s long-term prosperity. At the same time, the country is well positioned to meet its climate commitments and transition to a greener economy while meeting its development goals, according to a World Bank Group report.
Without China successfully transitioning to a low-carbon economy, achieving global climate goals will be impossible. China emits 27 percent of global carbon dioxide and a third of the world’s greenhouse gases. This transition will require a massive shift in resources, innovation, and new technologies to enhance energy efficiency and resource productivity. However, China’s advanced technological capabilities mean the pathway to carbon neutrality will open new avenues for development.
I'll have to search for it, but I've come across an article about a new type of fission reactor under development in China. Supposedly it is intrinsically safe from meltdowns.