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China’s Changing Economy
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China’s Changing Economy

Implications for Its Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Fergus Green and Nicholas Stern
LSE, 2016
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In this well-documented article, researchers Fergus Green and Nicholas Stern look at the connection between China’s changing economy and its commitment to reach its carbon dioxide emissions peak by 2030. The authors present an in-depth analysis of the effects of China’s new economic growth model on the country’s economy and environmental sustainability.  Green and Stern surprisingly conclude that China may already have moved beyond its peak in terms of carbon emissions. getAbstract recommends this academic paper to readers interested in environmental issues and international economics.

Take-Aways

  • China promised to peak its carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 or earlier.
  • The country’s economic growth strategy and changes in its energy sector are crucial to understanding its emissions trajectory.
  • In the past, China focused on “energy-intensive, heavy industries,” resulting in rapid economic growth and a large carbon footprint.

About the Authors

Nicholas Stern is the chair of the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics & Political Science, where Fergus Green is a researcher and climate policy consultant.

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