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Driven by Steel Production, China’s Belt and Road Construction Carries a Heavy Climate Cost

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Strong regulations and incentives are needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions from Chinese manufacturing, two new studies conclude.

By Phil McKenna

China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the world’s largest ongoing infrastructure program, has a substantial climate impact. More than half its emissions stem from steel, the majority of which was produced in China.

Driven by Steel Production, China’s Belt and Road Construction Carries a Heavy Climate Cost
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