China Policy
Former UK Env Minister: US hiding behind China on climate change
Lord Deben hails Beijing’s domestic progress but says the US is avoiding its responsibilities to cut carbon emissions.
Beijing announces drastic action to slash air pollution
Government will phase out old cars, close factories and plant new forests to reduce chronic levels of pollutants.
EU says US “ping-pong” blame game with China must stop
EU calls US “arrogant and ignorant” for interfering in Emissions Trading Scheme and says deal must be agreed.
COMMENT: Is India the new China?
As China makes the first tentative steps towards legally binding cuts, has India become climate change public enemy no.1?
BASIC group slams developed countries as ministerial talks begin
Bloc calls green aviation tax a stealth trade deal and India says it has already walked the extra mile.
China: Absence of second Kyoto period would “seriously damage” UN process
Chinese negotiator calls for more focus on Durban agenda as speculation over long-term deal dominates.
VIDEO: EU “pleasantly surprised” with China’s climate action
EU Bloc’s chief negotiator wants other developing nations to follow Beijing’s example.
China pledges to establish carbon trading mechanism
White paper released ahead of Durban talks reveals 11-point plan to combat climate change.
Analysis: China’s dilemma in Durban
Ajay Gambhir, Research Fellow at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College, analyses China’s negotiating positions ahead of COP17.
China: Good COP, bad COP
Domestic progress on renewables, energy efficiency and funding have yet to be translated to international stage
US-China solar panel spat threatens climate change negotiations
Beijing says probe into cheap Chinese imports could damage energy and environmental cooperation
Chinese aviation industry to sue EU over carbon emission permits
China Air Transport Association and airlines prepare lawsuit as country’s aviation watchdog appeals for EU to back down.
Former Blair advisor: Lack of US climate change leadership ‘disappointing’
Lord Anthony Giddens laments inaction from Washington and calls for bilateral talks between China and USA.
EU will not take 30 per cent emissions cuts off the table in Durban
Bloc still committed to extension of 2020 targets if other countries make similar pledges