3 Things China's climate efforts, gun license scam, and IPS officer suicide case
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Oct 16, 2025 Amitabh Sinha, a seasoned journalist from The Indian Express, discusses China's groundbreaking pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10% by 2035, marking a significant shift in global climate commitments. Arun Sharma dives into the alarming gun license scandal in Jammu and Kashmir, where a 100 crore rupee scam has been uncovered, raising questions of national security. The conversation also covers the tragic suicide of an IPS officer, highlighting serious allegations of caste-based harassment that have sparked widespread protests and calls for justice.
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China Pledges Absolute Emission Cuts
- China is the world's largest emitter, so its actions hugely influence global climate outcomes.
- For the first time China pledged absolute emission cuts of 7–10% from its peak by 2035, marking a notable policy shift.
Targets: Economy-Wide Cuts And Renewables Buildout
- China promised economy-wide cuts and raising non-fossil share to 30% of consumption by 2035.
- It also aims to boost solar and wind capacity to 3,600 GW, a very large expansion.
2030 Gap Remains Wide
- China's 2035 pledge has little impact on the 2030 global emissions gap needed for 1.5°C.
- The near-term 2030 trajectory still falls far short of pathways to meet Paris temperature goals.