The Climate Question cover image

How committed is China to climate change?

The Climate Question

00:00

Change Is in the Air, Quite Literally

In 20 17, when china first banned many areas from using coal, there was a shortage of natural gas. Temperatures in winter and baging can go don't to minus it, and residents were left without heating. It's yet again proof that when it comes to the climate, things aren't straightforward. Best laid plans don't always work out, and what china does isn't always representative of its commitment to change. China is very mindful of maintaining strong economic growth. They are very mindful of the fact that there are, you know, x millions of workers who ae in the coal business,. This, todstern says, goes beyond the desire to just keep unemployment

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app