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China's 'Belt and Road' Risks Paris Climate Goals: Analysis

posted by martyb on Tuesday September 03 2019, @04:50AM   Printer-friendly
from the on-the-road-again dept.

Arthur T Knackerbracket has found the following story:

Carbon-heavy development in countries part of China's Belt and Road Initiative could render the Paris climate goals unreachable, according to a new analysis on the gargantuan global infrastructure project released Monday.

The massive network of ports, railways, roads and industrial parks spanning Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe will see trillions invested in new infrastructure across 126 countries.

While the Chinese state is putting up a significant part of the cash, the project will also see other national and private-sector investment, and opponents warn of its devastating environmental impact.

An analysis of the possible carbon footprint of infrastructure development in Belt and Road (BRI) countries said there was a significant risk of the initiative alone producing enough greenhouse gas emissions to derail the Paris climate goals.

The 2015 accord enjoins nations to cap temperature rises to "well below" two degrees Celsius (3.6 Farenheit) above pre-industrial levels.

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  • (Score: 2) by c0lo on Tuesday September 03 2019, @08:12AM (2 children)

    by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday September 03 2019, @08:12AM (#889146) Journal

    "They" should have been in line, blocking every effort to dismantle US/Euro industry, and shipping it offshore.

    Because Runaway1956 didn't give a fuck about, but now finds convenient to have someone to point a finger to... or what? Did you have a medical exemption on those actions?

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  • (Score: 4, Touché) by Runaway1956 on Tuesday September 03 2019, @08:42AM (1 child)

    by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday September 03 2019, @08:42AM (#889149) Journal

    Runaway1956 has been screaming about offshoring since about 1980. Runaway1956 expressed his disgust with China's "most favored trade partner" status. Runaway1956 was vocal in his opposition to NAFTA and every "trade agreement" that has come down the pike. Runaway1956 has done his best to spread the word that Walmart is an unAmerican, anti-capitalist monopolistic company. Medical exemption? There's nothing wrong with my lungs, or my typing fingers, thank you very much.

    I think that I'm entitled to express some contempt for all the greenies who are just now waking up to real world facts.

    • (Score: 2) by c0lo on Tuesday September 03 2019, @08:55AM

      by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday September 03 2019, @08:55AM (#889152) Journal

      I didn't hear you. Is it a wonder you didn't hear me? Or other greenies?

      I reckon you can get an explanation on why is that on your own (hint: think who controls the amplifier)

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