TED: Can the US and China take on climate change together? | Changhua Wu

The video discusses the strained US-China relations and their impact on global climate change efforts. It highlights China's leadership in clean energy manufacturing and the potential for the US to learn from China's initiatives. The video emphasizes the importance of solar energy, climate justice, and a circular economy. It calls for a revised US-China partnership to address climate change collaboratively, stressing the need for a shared vision and collective action.

What is the main obstacle to progress in fighting climate change according to the speaker?

• Public awareness

• Geopolitical tensions between the US and China

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of technology

What initiative is mentioned as the US's effort to catch up in clean energy manufacturing?

• Green New Deal

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Inflation Reduction Act

How is China contributing to the global clean energy landscape?

• By reducing fossil fuel usage

• By exporting oil

• By leading in clean energy manufacturing

• By increasing coal production

What can the US learn from China's renewable energy advancements?

• How to build more coal plants

• How to implement smart grid infrastructure

• How to increase oil production

• How to reduce energy consumption

What is China's target for non-fossil fuel electricity generation by 2035?

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

What is the goal of the 'Solar Lights of Planet' campaign?

• To reduce solar energy usage

• To achieve one kilowatt solar installation per person by 2030

• To promote nuclear energy

• To increase coal usage

How does China's solar energy model help address climate injustice?

• By increasing fossil fuel usage

• By limiting solar installations

• By reducing energy costs

• By providing green electricity and creating co-benefits

What is a key component of China's strategy to reset its supply chains?

• Expanding coal mining

• Reducing renewable energy usage

• Mainstreaming circular economy

• Increasing fossil fuel imports

What role do business communities play in China's circular economy initiative?

• Reducing renewable energy investments

• Promoting fossil fuels

• Increasing carbon emissions

• Providing solutions for sustainable supply chains

What is urgently needed for US-China collaboration on climate change?

• A shared vision and collective actions

• More fossil fuel production

• Increased military spending

• Higher tariffs on imports