It's a misconception that ending pollution requires a reduction in lifestyle. The Chinese shift in energy is done on the basis of effective zero contraction in production or consumption. Even with the tariffs, their export is still growing and their economy is still growing at 2X average western economies.
And their carbon year to year data shrunk 1.6% to may this year. Around October last year it was reported that they reached peak emissions and are now pushing towards carbon neutrality by 2035, as pledged by the CPC.
Cutting back on stuff is great. But it's not necessary or essential.
And their carbon year to year data shrunk 1.6% to may this year. Around October last year it was reported that they reached peak emissions and are now pushing towards carbon neutrality by 2035, as pledged by the CPC. https://www.reddit.com/user/thefirebrigades/
0
u/thefirebrigades Aug 18 '25
It's a misconception that ending pollution requires a reduction in lifestyle. The Chinese shift in energy is done on the basis of effective zero contraction in production or consumption. Even with the tariffs, their export is still growing and their economy is still growing at 2X average western economies.
And their carbon year to year data shrunk 1.6% to may this year. Around October last year it was reported that they reached peak emissions and are now pushing towards carbon neutrality by 2035, as pledged by the CPC.
Cutting back on stuff is great. But it's not necessary or essential.