Barbara Finamore

Barbara Finamore, a Senior Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and author of 'Will China Save the Planet?', discusses China's surprising shift from a climate villain to a clean-energy powerhouse. She highlights the country's advancements in solar, wind, and electric vehicles, as well as the dual impact of its domestic electrification and global technology exports. While coal remains a challenge, she argues that China's self-interest in decarbonization aligns with global climate goals, emphasizing the need for faster coal reduction and international collaboration.

Barbara Finamore, senior attorney and senior strategic director, Asia, for the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses China's progress in curbing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the price of renewable energy, and producing electric vehicles. Topics include China's investment in renewable infrastructure, the impetus behind Chinese environmental reform, the unsung heroes of China's environmental movement, the potential for clean energy job creation, and the lessons the US can learn from China's zero-emissions vehicles.