How committed is China to climate change?

At the UN climate summit in Glasgow last year, China and the
United States announced they will work together on reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.


Experts say this is a significant move because China and the
United States are the two largest economies and polluters.


China emits the most greenhouse gasses, around 27% of global
emissions, but it is walking a narrow path between its energy
crisis and its commitment to climate work.


There are reports of plans to build up to 80 new coal power
plants.


Without China acting, attempts to keep global temperatures down
will not work.


How committed is China to climate change?


Presenters Kate Lamble and Jordan Dunbar are joined by:


Changhua Wu, executive director of the Professional Association
for China’s Environment Todd Stern, former climate envoy, United
States Bernice Lee, research director, Chatham House


Producer: Darin Graham Reporter: Sophia Yan Researchers: Tatyana
Movshevich and Matilda Welin Series Producer: Alex Lewis Editor:
Emma Rippon Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell