China’s a leader in terms of actually hitting their emissions targets (they’re hitting peak oil earlier than expected, for example), but they aren’t able to use the natural gas crutch to drive down “emissions.”
Methane leaks absolutely destroy any GHGe advantage natural gas has in the short term, but it’s something that’s completely forgotten in emissions reporting. If you adjust for natural gas’ methane footprint, the GHGe reductions in the West start looking really depressing.
Is there any country who is really serious about lowering emmisions? If so, who is the leader? Costa Rica?
China’s a leader in terms of actually hitting their emissions targets (they’re hitting peak oil earlier than expected, for example), but they aren’t able to use the natural gas crutch to drive down “emissions.”
Methane leaks absolutely destroy any GHGe advantage natural gas has in the short term, but it’s something that’s completely forgotten in emissions reporting. If you adjust for natural gas’ methane footprint, the GHGe reductions in the West start looking really depressing.
China, the country that is increasing the number of coal power plants they build every year?
I mean, if someone else wants to start producing solar panels and wind turbines…
China just lies about every metric they report. GDP, emissions, poverty, etc.