Carbon Emissions in China

This study analyzes the spatial-temporal pattern and processes of Chinas energy-related carbon emissions. Based on extensive quantitative analysis, it outlines the character and trajectory of Chinas energy-related carbon emissions during the period 1995-2010, examining the distribution pattern of Chinas carbon emissions from regional and sectoral perspectives and revealing the driving factors of Chinas soaring emission increase. Further, the book investigates the supply chain carbon emissions (the carbon footprints) of Chinas industrial sectors. Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most serious challenges currently facing humankind. China is the worlds largest developing country, top primary energy consumer and carbon emitter. Achieving both economic growth and environmental conservation is the countrys twofold challenge. Understanding the status, features and driving forces of Chinas energy-related carbon emissions is a critical aspect of attaining global sustainability. This work, for the first time, presents both key findings on and a systematic evaluation of Chinas carbon emissions from energy consumption. The results have important implications for global carbon budgets and burden-sharing with regard to climate change mitigation. The book will be of great interest to readers around the world, as it addresses a topic of truly global significance.