Report Says China Leads in Switching to Clean Energy, and CO2 Pollution
China has become the leading force in the world’s shift toward clean energy, according to a recent report by the London-based think tank Ember. The report highlights that China’s state-led investments now play a central role in determining how fast the world can move away from fossil fuels. The Chinese government has recognized that the old development model, which relied heavily on coal and oil, is no longer suitable for modern economic and environmental needs. Its goal is to create an “ecological civilization” that balances economic growth, social development, and environmental protection, a principle enshrined in the country’s Constitution since…