Any retreat from that status would be disastrous not just to the world’s climate trajectory, but also to President Xi Jinping’s vision of China’s global role. China’s own actions may be the reason the world hits the 2025 emissions peak its diplomats refused to discuss. ©2023 Bloomberg L.P.– China’s recent refusal to discuss a 2025 global emissions target raises concerns about its commitment to fighting climate change. – China’s emissions have risen by 1.5 billion tons since the Paris Agreement, equivalent to three-quarters of the overall increase globally. – China’s hydroelectric dams and the rapid growth of renewable energy may contribute to hitting the 2025 emissions peak.

Source: Washington Post August 03, 2023 22:48 UTC