Several countries have announced their intention to ban the sale of internal combustion-powered cars in the coming years.
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China Joins the Club Of Nations Planning Fossil Fuel Car Bans
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By Lauren Graham, Ph.D. | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On February 7, 2017, the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and the U.S. Grains Council sent a joint letter to President Donald Trump to request the Administration’s assistance in addressing China’s recent implementation of protectionist trade barriers.
A Tale Of Two Countries – China’s Betting On Renewable Energy While Trump Dreams Of Coal’s Glory Days
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
That whoosh you just heard was China passing the United States in the race for the 21st century energy economy. Or is it the 21st century jobs race? Or the “world’s only superpower” race? Unfortunately, it might be all three. Last week, China announced it will invest $361 billion over the next three years in… Keep reading →
Amid uncertainties about the incoming U.S. administration’s approach to the Middle East and the nuclear deal, Tehran and Beijing appear to be entering a new era in their strategic partnership, including the potential transfer of advanced weapon systems down the road. Last week, Chinese defense minister Chang Wanquan concluded a three-day trip to Tehran, the… Keep reading →
Phasing Out Of Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Will G20 Leaders Agree On Deadline?
By Patrick Braasch, Jörn Kassow | Latham & Watkins LLP
At the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China, in September 2016, the G20 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to rationalise and phase-out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption over the medium term.
US And China Ratify The Paris Climate Agreement
By Paul Davies, Michael Green | Latham & Watkins LLP
Prior to the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 4 September, China and the US ratified the Paris Climate Agreement during a ceremony in Hangzhou, China.
China Continues To Lead Global Investment In Solar And Wind Projects But Curtailment Remains An Issue
By Paul Davies, R. Andrew Westgate | Latham & Watkins LLP
According to a recent report released by Clean Energy Pipeline, global clean energy backing in the first half of 2016 totalled US$116.4 billion. China was the largest investor, financing US$15.3 billion worth of solar and wind projects and accounting for nearly 30% of the world’s total solar and wind investment.
Green Bonds: Green Striping To Fuel China’s Green Economy?
By Paul Davies, Aaron Franklin | Latham & Watkins LLP
China has become the world’s largest green bond market, with green bonds issued in the first half of 2016 reaching 75 billion yuan (US$11 billion), 33% of the world total.
China Ramps Up Renewables
By Paul Davies, R. Andrew Westgate | Latham & Watkins LLP
China has made notable strides to transition towards a lower-carbon economy.
Navigating The Green Bonds Markets In China
By Michael Fosh, Delpha Ho, Denise Jong, Gregory Wang, Katherine Yang, Peter Zaman | Reed Smith
China’s climate change objectives under the Paris Agreement will require it to invest a massive amount of capital into growing its domestic renewable energy generation, as well as invest in other emissions-reducing efforts.
