Alex Wang

Professor of law at UCLA and an expert on China’s environmental and climate policy, recently returned from COP25 in Madrid to discuss China’s progress and challenges on decarbonization.

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Mar 5, 2020 • 48min

UCLA's Alex Wang on where China leads and lags in climate change

Guest Alex Wang, a UCLA law professor and climate policy expert, shares insights from COP25 in Madrid. He discusses China's progress and setbacks in decarbonization efforts, including a rise in coal plant construction and the role of the Belt and Road Initiative in fossil fuel investments. Wang also highlights China's leadership in renewable energy and electric vehicles, while addressing challenges like subsidy rollbacks. He emphasizes the need for California-China collaboration on climate strategies and critiques simplified narratives around China's climate impact.

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