EPISODE · Nov 20, 2024 · 15 MIN
China has now caused more global warming than the EU
from Mallen Baker: Faultlines · host Mallen Baker
This week sees the COP29 conference on climate change, where the expectation is that the next US president will walk away from the issue, leaving China a golden opportunity to step into the role of global leadership it covets. And the landmark we learned this week has been reached - that China's cumulative emissions are now greater than those of the EU - that reflects changes in China's profile and role in this area whether it chooses them or not. Let's discuss.
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This week sees the COP29 conference on climate change, where the expectation is that the next US president will walk away from the issue, leaving China a golden opportunity to step into the role of global leadership it covets. And the landmark we learned this week has been reached - that China's cumulative emissions are now greater than those of the EU - that reflects changes in China's profile and role in this area whether it chooses them or not. Let's discuss.
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