Trump Victory Leaves China Calling the Shots at COP29 Climate Negotiations | Campaign has vowed to pull U.S. out of Paris accord, but China appears more committed than ever (www.wsj.com)

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[-] benjhm@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago

Makes sense. China holds a good hand now, as they have probably peaked emissions five years ahead of their promise, and are not yet obliged with financial contributions. Also they need to sell renewables, electric cars etc. - especially to southern countries while US and EU put big tariffs. And if you look at the numbers, US is no longer so important in the world.

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