emissions

www.wantchinatimes.com — The cost for China's thermal power plants to meet new emissions standards could be up to US$17 billion per year, a tall order for power companies that are already losing money.

www.time.com — Everyone tries to fudge the numbers. China says it will cut its "carbon intensity" by 40% to 45% no later than 2020, compared with 2005. But what exactly does "carbon intensity" mean. Not what you think. It's is simply a measure of efficiency. So, even if China's economy continues to grow, their green house gas emissions will continue to rise, too. Bryan Walsh explains.