China Slashes 730 Million Tonnes of CO₂, Closing Emissions Gap Comparable to Germany
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China suddenly appears to be better on track to meet international climate goals. However, this is not because emissions are decreasing faster, but because Beijing has adjusted the measurement method it uses to map emissions. Researchers from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) conclude this, writes the Financial Times.
Chinese emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide turn out to be significantly lower due to a new calculation method. A new, unpublished definition of…
According to several analysts, Beijing has changed its way of accounting for some carbon emissions, a revision that would show climate progress far more flattering than reality.
China Slashes 730 Million Tonnes of CO₂, Closing Emissions Gap Comparable to Germany
China has taken a major step in the fight against climate change by introducing a groundbreaking emissions metric that has already led to the reduction of 730 million tonnes of CO₂-an amount equivalent to the annual emissions of entire countries like Germany. This innovative approach signals a significant shift in how the world’s largest carbon emitter is measuring and managing its environmental impact, potentially setting a new standard for glo…
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