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The Future of Chinese Solar, Battery Myths & Climate Politics | Ep174: Michael Liebreich & Bryony Worthington

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

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Health and Air Quality Drive Urgency for Climate Solutions

Financial regulations and individual ministries' interplay highlight the importance of coordinated efforts in addressing environmental issues. The air quality crisis in Beijing around 2013-14 served as a pivotal moment for many individuals, catalyzing careers in green and sustainable finance. This crisis underscores how immediate health concerns can accelerate the push for climate solutions, emphasizing the need for urgent action. Despite this, political and communication challenges have hindered the pace of the transition. The fundamental understanding remains that polluting activities near vulnerable populations poses significant risks, reinforcing the necessity for swift change.

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