Will China Save the Planet?
b'Chinese factories churn out parts and products that end up in our cars, our kitchens and our cell phones. And all that productivity has improved the lives of its citizens, many of whom can now afford cars and cell phones of their own. It\\u2019s also made China the global leader in carbon emissions. But in her new book, \\u201cWill China Save the Planet,\\u201d Barbara Finamore says that China may well take the lead in saving the world from environmental catastrophe. How? By phasing out coal and investing in green energy to power its factories and keep its cities moving. With the US government cutting efforts to curb carbon pollution, is it possible that China is our best hope for saving the planet?\\n\\nGuests:\\n\\nBarbara Finamore, Asia Senior Strategic Director at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Author, "Will China Save the Planet?" (Polity, 2018)\\n\\nCarter Roberts, President and CEO, World Wildlife Fund, United States\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'