Experts count on China to tackle climate change
Updated: 2010-11-04 14
By Yu Hongyan (chinadaily.com.cn)
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James E. Hansen, head of NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, answers an audience's question at the Climate Dialogue conference in Hong Kong, Nov 3, 2010. [Photo / chinadaily.com.cn] |
Hong Kong - Delegates at a conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday speak highly of China's role in fighting against global climate change.
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Martin Lees |
China has the opportunity to lead the world on the right track in terms of acting against climate change and building a low-carbon economy, thanks to its enormous investments in carbon-free energy like solar, wind and nuclear power, says James E. Hansen, head of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
The world's second-largest economy has selected five provinces and eight cities across the country to act as pilots in the national program of building low-carbon provinces or cities, said Sun. It is also considering establishing a law against climate change, according to Sun.
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Hu Tao |
Hu added that the US should stop criticizing China for subsidizing its renewable energy industries. The US should, instead, act with China to develop in this sector, Hu said.
The four-day climate change conference, titled Climate Dialogue: Low Carbon Cities for High Quality Living, began in Hong Kong on Wednesday. It offers a platform for scientists and policy makers to share their views on tackling global climate change.
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