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And they don't seem to be moving very quickly to change their habits.
But then there's also reality. You wouldn't want to let that interfere with your theories.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_China
Think about it: Trump is actually doing MORE to curb global warming by shutting down trade with China than any other possible policy.
But then there's also reality. You wouldn't want to let that interfere with your theories.
marcus saysBut then there's also reality. You wouldn't want to let that interfere with your theories.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_China
Per wiki it's mostly from hydro. Good for them. We could dam the shit out of all the rivers and make huge amounts of power tomorrow. What do you think would prevent that???
They do it by necessity. They ecosystem in China is already trashed and hydro is an easy way to generate power. Good luck getting approval for any new dams here. I've seen videos of dams being taken down that were producing electricity. Can't blame Republicans on this front. Republicans like dams. They like boating and drinking beer on the lake.
it's mostly from hydro
Their growth rate on solar and wind is insane.
During a 10 year period when their economy basically tripled in size, the percentage of their energy that they got from renewable went from 17% to 26%.
To hear you tell it, they don't care about pollution. I think the it's quite the opposite, who understands their pollution problem better than they do ? Everyone knows that in the long run we're getting away from fossil fuels.
Think about it: Trump is actually doing MORE to curb global warming by shutting down trade with China than any other possible policy. If production moves to the USA, with cleaner pollution rules, global pollution WILL be reduced. The other countries simply won't do what is right to cut pollution. USA has cut emissions by 30% in ten years. Name any other top-50 economy that can claim this.
We can also shift production by investing in western hemisphere economies south of the border. Mandate clean production before investment. This will also stem the tide of refugees/immigrants from the south. It's truly a win-win.
I'm willing to pay more for my goods if they are made here. Case closed.