27.06.2016 - China decarbonizes for greener growth
The Chinese economy is decarbonizing fast as it has made building a clean, low carbon energy system a priority for the upcoming five years. "This indicates China's strong determination to transform its energy system into a low carbon one, with an aim to fulfill its international responsibility," said Li Zheng, head of the Department of Thermal Engineering under Tsinghua University. China aims for an 18 percent cut in carbon intensity in five years from 2015 levels. According to Li, energy production and use account for two thirds of the world's greenhouse gas emissions and he believed that a low-carbon energy system is key to tackling climate change...............................................Full Article: Source
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