China generates 80% of its electricity from coal, the least “climate friendly” fossil fuel. Solving the issue of coal-fired power will be central to reducing China’s emissions growth. What steps is China taking to address the challenge of coal?

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Forests serve as a vast natural carbon sink, soaking up and storing emitted carbon dioxide. As a result, forestry policies and land-use changes have an underappreciated effect on a country’s total greenhouse emissions. How are China’s forestry polices affecting the climate?

Once the right steps to mitigate global warming are agreed upon, it will be crucial to demonstrate that they are being implemented and actually working. How well is China able to monitor compliance with climate policies and measure reductions in greenhouse emissions?

Renewable sources of energy, including wind, solar and biomass, offer a low-carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels. What policies is China implementing to develop the potential of “renewables?”

As China develops, vast highway and public transportation infrastructure must be built to accommodate economic growth. How are Chinese policymakers laying the foundation for various transportation options?