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 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.

Lauri Myllyvirta, an Analyst at the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, dives into China's ambitious climate goals. He discusses Xi Jinping's plan to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, marking a significant policy shift from blame to responsibility. The conversation highlights China's complex role in international climate diplomacy, the impact of its financing on global coal projects, and the collaborative spirit in research efforts. Urgency is underscored in addressing climate change, emphasizing collective action in combating environmental challenges.