Chinese investments in low-end coal power plants are inconsistent with Indonesian interests, and China’s ambition to curb carbon emissions. The Chinese export of its development model of “pollute first, clean up later” is a detrimental practice that nations need to learn to say no to.
UN climate change conference in the spotlight as concerns grow about a return to polluting economic activity. America rejoining the climate fight also raises hopes that worst polluters will show more leadership, especially with leaders due to meet at US climate summit