China, with an 18% share of the global population, uses 26% of the world’s primary energy and emits 33% of the world’s energy-related CO2. The energy transition unfolding in the country isn’t merely a national affair as its ramifications echo globally, explains Mahnaz Hadizadeh, a researcher for consultancy DNV.
  • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
    195·
    4 months ago

    They should. If their socioeconomic system truly is more people-oriented than the western and given its size, then this would be a great showcase.

      • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
        91·
        4 months ago

        Well there’s data on drastic standard of living improvements over time and some specific policies that prioritize people over capital. At the same time they’re not universal and there’s still plenty of labor exploitation, lack of universal safety nets, environment destruction etc. One could find variables pointing to positive movement though, as well as negative. So I think today it’s a bit of an open question whether the party gives a shit about their people and how much. And that’s why I’m saying it would be interesting to see where they go in 5 years. Are they still building coal power plants or not. How much renewables have they deployed, nuclear, etc.

        • davel [he/him]@lemmy.mlEnglish
          51·
          4 months ago

          Yes, but did you consider that they painted some grass green for a sports event that one time? 😂 Arguing with deeply unserious people is tiresome.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
    9·
    4 months ago

    That chart forecasts a consistent large use of coal and a rapid increase in power from oil after 2030. China’s progress in renewable energy sources is good news, but these forecasts for coal and oil don’t seem to be.

  • Valmond@lemmy.world
    5·
    4 months ago

    This graph sucks so much, like it shows oil etc going Up until, hmm checks notes, today! Then it magically tapers off.