Lauri Myllyvirta

Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder and lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, discusses China's emissions landscape. He explores whether China's coal emissions have peaked despite ongoing new coal projects. The conversation dives into the booming electric vehicle market and its implications for urban air quality, alongside China’s rapid renewable energy growth. Myllyvirta also addresses the structural challenges facing the country's transition to sustainable energy, highlighting the complexity of its policies.

Researcher Lauri Myllyvirta discusses China's progress in clean energy adoption, challenges in balancing renewables and coal, rising energy demand, electric vehicle growth impact on emissions, and economic strategies. The podcast also covers China's dominance in clean tech, industrial decarbonization post-carbon neutrality pledge, and global trade dynamics. Insights shared on aligning economic goals with energy policies, China's complex energy landscape, and external influences on Chinese actions.

Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air and an expert on China's climate and energy, discusses the pivotal moment of China's emissions possibly peaking. He highlights the surge in renewable energy and electrification in transport. Myllyvirta also dives into concerns about the impact of the US-China trade war on climate strategies. Additionally, he examines how China's transition from manufacturing to household consumption could reshape its emissions trajectory amidst economic changes.

Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder and lead analyst at CREA - the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, discusses global action on air quality, Russia's fossil fuel exports, China's emissions, and the ethical implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder and lead analyst at CREA and senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute's China Climate Hub, delves into China's ambitious climate goals. He discusses the projected peak of carbon emissions and the rapid rise of clean energy sources like solar and wind. Lauri highlights the challenges of integrating renewables into the power grid while confronting coal industry interests. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on energy consumption and contrasts India's air pollution crisis with China's strategies.