United States and China Environmental Accord By Kees Burns
Why is it important? Largest economies in the world Highest energy consumption Biggest emitters of greenhouse gases Unexpected
Current Carbon Footprint Emissions over time Emissions over time Thousands of tonnes per annum
Current Carbon Footprint 2008 Global CO2 Emissions EU has already pledged to cut 40% by 2030
Agreement Obama's Announcement Obama's Announcement
Target Emissions United States Reduce greenhouse gas levels by 26-28% from 2005 levels by 2025 China Use best efforts to peak carbon emissions in 2030 Increase utilization of non-fossil fuels to 20% of all energy consumed by 2030
Target Emissions Projected Emissions Projected Emissions
Expand Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Renewed program through
Advance Carbon Capture Texas Clean Energy Project Texas Clean Energy Project Carbon storage project in China Enhanced Water Recovery
Enhance Cooperation on Hydrofluorocarbons Originally used as a substitute for ozone depleting substances U.S. has seen a 310% increase in emissions of HFC’s since 1990
Low Carbon Cities and Green Goods U.S. and China will hold a “Summit” where leading cities can share new technology, successful practices, and goals for the future
Low Carbon Cities and Green Goods April 2015 Smart Growth/ Smart Cities Initiative
Clean Energy China- 20% by 2030 380 MW “first of its kind” solar project
Adoration/Outcry McConnell's Thoughts McConnell's Thoughts
Moving Forward