Done properly, emissions trading can drive down emissions and raise hundreds of billions of yuan to support low-carbon projects.
Opinion: National emissions trading system is key to China’s green recovery
Coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan struck by extreme weather events
Wuhan sees a record amount of rain falling within 24 hours.
Nuclear energy racing to replace coal power in China
Nuclear energy is displacing coal in China.
Chinese mobile payment company plants over 100 million trees
One of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies is using innovative platforms to grow trees.
Analysis: Trade war threatens instability and deforestation in Latin America
US-China tensions have increased Latin American exports but could expand agriculture and hit demand.
Interview: Nicholas Stern: ‘The world cannot go net zero unless China does’
The renowned British economist discusses the importance of investing in the environment and social cohesion.
Analysis: Chinese consumers ignore calls to eat less beef
Beef Imports rise in China as domestic farmers struggle to meet demand.
Analysis: Can solar diplomacy green the Belt and Road
Experience from China’s own solar sector could help it deliver a sustainable transition in Belt and Road countries, writes Brian Eyler.
Analysis: China’s coal consumption on the rise
Use of coal increased again in 2018, raising questions about the green energy transition, reports Feng Hao and Tom Baxter.
Analysis: How oil has shaped Xinjiang
The patterns of Soviet oil extraction have left an indelible mark on China’s oil-rich western province, writes Judd C. Kinzley.
A greener life, a greener world 