China

December 6, 2021 0

Three Studies Predict More Frequent, Devastating Storms as Temperatures Rise

This story includes details on the impacts of climate change that may be difficult for some readers. If you are feeling overwhelmed by this crisis situation here is a list […]

December 2, 2021 0

China Briefing, 2 December 2021: Quarterly emissions fall; Power shortages’ impact; China-Russia energy cooperation

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China weekly digest. We handpick and explain the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past seven days. This is an online version […]

November 18, 2021 0

China Briefing, 18 November 2021: Xi-Biden meeting; Methane emissions; ‘Historic new high’ for coal

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China weekly digest. We handpick and explain the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past seven days. This is an online version […]

October 25, 2021 0

Analysis: Nine key moments that changed China’s mind about climate change

Over the past year, China’s president Xi Jinping has made three key commitments to tackle climate change. In September 2020, he told the United Nations general assembly: “We aim to […]

October 15, 2021 0

Shanghai Electric unveils 11MW offshore wind turbine

Chinese turbine manufacturer Shanghai Electric has unveiled a new 11MW direct-drive offshore wind turbine. The manufacturer has the full intellectual property rights for its SEW 11.0-208 turbine, it stated. It […]

October 15, 2021 0

China to End International Coal Financing after ‘Profoundly Important’ UN Statement

A single phrase in a recorded address to the United Nations General Assembly sent waves through the international climate policy community this week as President Xi Jinping pledged China […]

August 24, 2021 0

MingYang Launches World’s Largest Offshore Hybrid Drive Wind Turbine

The offshore wind power market is one of the most untapped, high-potential markets. Much of the world could be powered by offshore wind turbines, and I expect we’ll see massive […]

July 5, 2021 0

Enhanced cooperation on renewable energy transition between International Renewable Energy Agency and China

With the aim to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to mitigate climate change, the Chinese government has extended its cooperation with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The agreement […]

July 2, 2021 0

Decarbonising industry is key to China’s net-zero strategy

Image credit: Stock China has committed to a CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060. Its 14th 5-year plan will be released in March, followed by sector-oriented plans. For […]

July 1, 2021 0

Carbon Brief’s China weekly digest.

Sharing Carbon Brief’s excellent roundup of climate and energy stories from China Snapshot China’s national emissions trading scheme (ETS) has missed its target to start trading “by the end of […]