CGTN: Breathe easy, count the cash: China's green boom

Breathe easy, count the cash: China's green boom

Social-economic systems are at their core energy transformation systems. China’s energy transition addresses pollution & carbon outcomes; reduces energy costs; & enhances energy sovereignty.https://t.co/0JKVJPYN4R via @YouTube

— Warwick Powell | 鲍韶山 (@baoshaoshan) August 31, 2024

 

"If you really think the environment is less important than the economy, try holding your breath while you count your money." This powerful quote from scientist Guy McPherson highlights the urgent need for a green transition. China, aiming to reach peak carbon before 2030, has just released its first white paper detailing the country's energy transformation over the past decade. With a staggering $676 billion invested last year alone – more than the U.S. and the EU combined – what do these numbers really tell us? What's driving this revolution, and how is it reshaping the global landscape? Tune in to find out how China is leading the battle against climate change.

Guests: 

Carl Fey Professor of Strategy, BI Norwegian Business School 

Prof. Yin Haitao Antai College of Economics and Management Shanghai Jiao Tong University 

Warwick Powell Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology

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