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2. CO2 emission from China's energy sector and strategy for its control
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He, Jiankun, Deng, Jing, and Su, Mingshan
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ENERGY consumption , *ENERGY policy , *CARBON dioxide mitigation , *EMISSION control , *FOSSIL fuels , *COMBUSTION , *SUSTAINABLE development , *RENEWABLE energy sources , *NUCLEAR energy , *CLIMATE change - Abstract
Abstract: This paper identifies the main features of CO2 emission from fossil energy combustion in China. Then it estimates China''s future energy requirements and projects its CO2 emission from 2010 to 2020 based on the scenario analysis approach. China''s rate of carbon productivity growth is estimated to be 5.4% in the period 2005–2020, while the CO2 intensity of GDP will reduce by about 50% but CO2 emission in 2020 will still be about 40% higher than prevailing in 2005 because of rapid growth of GDP. This estimation is based on the assumption that China will implement a sustainable development strategy in consideration of climate change issues. The main objectives of the strategy are to implement an “energy conservation first” strategy, to develop renewable energy and advanced nuclear technology actively, to readjust the country''s economic structure, and to formulate and legislate laws and regulations, and to build institutions for energy conservation and development of renewable energy. It concludes that international measures to mitigate CO2 emission will limit world fossil fuel consumption. China is not placed to replicate the modernization model adopted by developed countries and has to coordinate economic development and carbon dioxide emission control while still in the process of industrialization and modernization. China has to evolve a low carbon industrialization model. This is the key to the success of sustainable development initiatives in China. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2010
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3. Prospects, obstacles and solutions of biomass power industry in China.
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He, Jiaxin, Zhu, Runqing, and Lin, Boqiang
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RENEWABLE energy sources , *ALTERNATIVE fuels , *AGRICULTURAL wastes , *SOLID waste , *BIOMASS energy - Abstract
Biomass power is one of the most important renewable energy sources in China. In order to provide a reference for China's biomass power planning, this paper builds a power sector-planning model using the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP). The results show that in the base scenario, the installed capacity of agricultural and forestry residues, municipal solid waste and biogas will increase to 22350 MW, 21150 MW, and 4900 MW, respectively by 2030. From the point of view of total volume, biomass supply is not a constraining factor for biomass power source. However, there are some social and economic factors that impede the development of the biomass power industry, some of which may not be addressed in the short term. Therefore, the development of the biomass power industry in China is a long-term process. Some policy suggestions were proposed, including reasonable planning and more subsidies for biomass supply value chain. • An optimal power-planning model focused on bio-energy in China was developed. • Agricultural and forestry power, waste power and biogas power were all analyzed. • Social and economic factors that impede biomass power were investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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4. The Apparent "Paradox" in China's Climate Policies.
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ONG, LYNETTE H.
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ENERGY policy ,CHINESE politics & government, 2002- ,CHINESE economic policy ,TWENTY-first century ,FEDERAL aid to renewable energy ,ECONOMIC conditions in China, 2000- ,GOVERNMENT policy on global warming ,INTERNATIONAL cooperation with global warming ,RENEWABLE energy sources ,GREENHOUSE gas mitigation - Abstract
The article discusses China's climate policies during the early 21st century, highlighting its focus on pursuing renewable energy despite offering a weak commitment to reducing emissions. The author highlights China's policies on energy efficiency and climate change and argues that conflicts between these policies derive from the Communist Party of China's (CCP) emphasis on maintaining China's economic growth. Other topics include China's argument that developed countries bear more responsibility for climate change, the role of China's State Development and Planning Commission (NDRC) in addressing climate change in terms of development, and China's investment in renewable energy due to the growth potential of the renewable energy industry.
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- 2012
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