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The Bridge to China

The US, China, and green energy

Dec 4, 2023
The podcast discusses the joint statement on climate change by the US and China, the potential for collaboration between the two countries, the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels, the contrasting adoption rates of electric vehicles in China and the US, Chinese EV brands and Tesla's popularity, solutions for reducing fossil fuel emissions and financing green energy, and the importance of advocating for climate change through corporate actions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Climate change is an issue where the US and China can work together and have a positive impact on the world by tripling renewable energy capacity and including more greenhouse gases in climate targets.
  • Prioritizing electrification in underdeveloped areas and providing low-interest loans for green energy projects can empower communities to prosper while transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

Deep dives

US-China Joint Statement on Climate Diplomacy

The United States and China have agreed to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030 and advance large-scale carbon capture and storage projects. They also aim to include a broader array of greenhouse gases in their climate targets, signaling a potential new era of cooperation on climate change.

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