ChinaÃÂs Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Sept. 10, 2008 |
| Report Number |
RL34659 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Jane A. Leggett, Jeffrey Logan, and Anna Macker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
This report lays a groundwork for consideration of expectations of China in thecontext of climate change as a global challenge. It first provides a brief comparisonof China's economy and energy sector with those of the United States. The reportthen assesses the limited information available on GHG emissions in China. Next,it summarizes some of the best described elements of China's strategy to mitigate itsGHG emissions. Finally, a section identifies key points on China's status ininternational cooperation.
