Post on 14-Jan-2016
United States and China Environmental AccordBy 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
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
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
Expand Joint Clean Energy Research and Development
Renewed program through 2016-2020
Advance Carbon Capture
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
Moving Forward