http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/ Discussing the people, ideas, and companies that redefine capitalism and inspire positive change Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-5098 Is the West responsible for China’s CO2 emissions? : The Inspired Economist Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:35:44 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-5098 [...] “Journey to world top emitter”, to be published in Geophysical Research Letters, states that Chinese CO2 emissions increased by 45 percent from 2002 to 2005. Half of the increase was due to export production, 60 [...] [...] “Journey to world top emitter”, to be published in Geophysical Research Letters, states that Chinese CO2 emissions increased by 45 percent from 2002 to 2005. Half of the increase was due to export production, 60 [...]

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Global Patriot Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:54:28 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-582 Yes, they are two-faced, as are all major world powers, but they have the ability to move technology forward at a rapid pace. Imagine, if they pursued solutions to environmental issues with the same focus as they have pursued commercial opportunities. The US (and all Western countries) would be playing catch-up once again - and that wouldn't be a bad thing. Yes, they are two-faced, as are all major world powers, but they have the ability to move technology forward at a rapid pace. Imagine, if they pursued solutions to environmental issues with the same focus as they have pursued commercial opportunities. The US (and all Western countries) would be playing catch-up once again – and that wouldn’t be a bad thing.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-37702 Global Patriot Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:54:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-37702 Yes, they are two-faced, as are all major world powers, but they have the ability to move technology forward at a rapid pace. Imagine, if they pursued solutions to environmental issues with the same focus as they have pursued commercial opportunities. The US (and all Western countries) would be playing catch-up once again - and that wouldn't be a bad thing. Yes, they are two-faced, as are all major world powers, but they have the ability to move technology forward at a rapid pace. Imagine, if they pursued solutions to environmental issues with the same focus as they have pursued commercial opportunities. The US (and all Western countries) would be playing catch-up once again – and that wouldn’t be a bad thing.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-579 Reenita Malhotra Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:55:20 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-579 I agree with Eric. China does seem to be a bit of a two faced devil. It is high time though that they put their money where their mouth is. I agree with Eric. China does seem to be a bit of a two faced devil. It is high time though that they put their money where their mouth is.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-37701 Reenita Malhotra Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:55:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-37701 I agree with Eric. China does seem to be a bit of a two faced devil. It is high time though that they put their money where their mouth is. I agree with Eric. China does seem to be a bit of a two faced devil. It is high time though that they put their money where their mouth is.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-578 Eric Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:19:02 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-578 The problem with China is that they want to play the game with two faces. When it comes to issues such as sustainability and human rights they are the still developing country that should be allowed to pollute and turn a blind eye to violations for the sake of economic growth. However, when the spotlight is on them (Olympics, anyone) they demand to be seen as a developed and modern nation. The problem with China is that they want to play the game with two faces. When it comes to issues such as sustainability and human rights they are the still developing country that should be allowed to pollute and turn a blind eye to violations for the sake of economic growth. However, when the spotlight is on them (Olympics, anyone) they demand to be seen as a developed and modern nation.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-37700 Eric Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:19:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-37700 The problem with China is that they want to play the game with two faces. When it comes to issues such as sustainability and human rights they are the still developing country that should be allowed to pollute and turn a blind eye to violations for the sake of economic growth. However, when the spotlight is on them (Olympics, anyone) they demand to be seen as a developed and modern nation. The problem with China is that they want to play the game with two faces. When it comes to issues such as sustainability and human rights they are the still developing country that should be allowed to pollute and turn a blind eye to violations for the sake of economic growth. However, when the spotlight is on them (Olympics, anyone) they demand to be seen as a developed and modern nation.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-571 Free lunch Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:09:10 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-571 I believe it is time to call China a developed country. The size of their economy and greenhouse gas emissions is more than sufficient (e.g. #1/2 globally range) to be considered a leading world economic power. I believe it is time to call China a developed country. The size of their economy and greenhouse gas emissions is more than sufficient (e.g. #1/2 globally range) to be considered a leading world economic power.

]]> http://inspiredeconomist.com/2008/11/10/china-asks-rich-nations-to-fund-greenhouse-gas-cutting-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-37699 Free lunch Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:09:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=851#comment-37699 I believe it is time to call China a developed country. The size of their economy and greenhouse gas emissions is more than sufficient (e.g. #1/2 globally range) to be considered a leading world economic power. I believe it is time to call China a developed country. The size of their economy and greenhouse gas emissions is more than sufficient (e.g. #1/2 globally range) to be considered a leading world economic power.

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