TED: Can China achieve its ambitious climate pledges? | Hongqiao Liu

The video discusses China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. It highlights the challenges China faces due to its rapid economic growth and reliance on fossil fuels. Despite being the largest emitter, China is also a leader in clean energy initiatives. The video explores the dual challenge of reducing emissions while continuing economic development. Strategies include phasing out coal, increasing electrification, and transforming industries. China's vision for an ecological civilization aims to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.

What is the significance of China's commitment to peak carbon emissions before 2030?

• It will make China the largest economy in the world.

• It will double China's GDP.

• It will prevent 0.2 to 0.3 degrees of global warming.

• It will reduce China's population by half.

What percentage of China's primary energy consumption came from fossil fuels in 2020?

• 50%

• 70%

• 84%

• 90%

What is the expected impact of China's investment in clean energy on other countries?

• Make China the sole producer of clean energy technologies

• Lead to a decrease in global CO2 emissions by 50%

• Create a positive spillover effect reducing costs globally

• Increase the cost of clean energy worldwide

Which industry is NOT considered a high energy consumption and high emissions industry in China?

• Coal power

• Iron manufacturing

• Cement manufacturing

• Textile production

What is one of the dual challenges China faces in achieving its climate goals?

• Improving living standards for 600 million people

• Reducing its population

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption

• Decreasing urbanization

What is one of the strategies China has pledged to implement to achieve its climate goals?

• Decrease electrification

• Increase coal consumption

• Build more coal power plants abroad

• Phase out coal consumption starting from 2026

By what year does China aim to meet 79% of its final energy consumption through electricity?

• 2060

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030