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3 The Developing World - The Case of China
3 The Developing World - The Case of China
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And in Russia, the energy company Gazprom recently bought the country's largest coal company so that it can increase the use of coal internally while exporting more natural gas. All of these countries have immediate environmental problems linked to energy use that are currently more pressing than the eventual prospect of substantial climate change.
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Hydropower accounts TABLE 3.1 Energy Comparisons Between the United States and China China/ USA China USA Total energy consumption, 2,326 1,697 72% 2006 (million tons of oil equivalent) Net oil imports, 2006 12.3 3.4 28% (million barrels per day)
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CHINA'S CONTRIBUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE Today, total carbon dioxide emissions from the United States and from China are approximately equal. However, as with energy use in general, per capita emissions are much lower in China than in the United States.
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45000 40000 United States 35000 China Rest of World Million metric tons carbon dioxide 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 1990 2005 2015 2030 FIGURE 3.1 Projections of carbon dioxide emissions through 2030. Indicated by the Figure 3-1.eps arrow is the turn toward emissions reductions needed to help stem climate change.
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People in the United States still emit much more carbon dioxide per capita than do people in China (Figure 3.2)
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For example, a fair amount of carbon is emitted in producing items for exports, including items sent to the United States. Such a shift is already a stated goal of the Chinese government, Gallagher said.
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"If either one fails to effectively manage its greenhouse gas emissions during this century, it's really almost impossible to substantially reduce the threat of climate change. If both fail, the game is really over." Because of China's heavy reliance on coal and its current state of economic development, it will be much harder for China to reduce its greenhouse emissions than it will be for the United States, according to Gallagher.
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For example, demonstrations of carbon capture and storage, renewable energy, energy storage, and energy efficiency technologies can be greatly expanded. Finally, Gallagher pointed out, the United States could significantly bolster cooperative activities that are aimed at the collection and reporting of data in China and at policymaking, institution building, and enforcement of environmental policies.
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