Carbon Emissions in China

This study analyzes the spatial-temporal pattern and processes of Chinäs energy-related carbon emissions. Based on extensive quantitative analysis, it outlines the character and trajectory of Chinäs energy-related carbon emissions during the period 1995-2010, examining the distribution pattern of Chinäs carbon emissions from regional and sectoral perspectives and revealing the driving factors of Chinäs soaring emission increase. Further, the book investigates the supply chain carbon emissions (the carbon footprints) of Chinäs industrial sectors. Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most serious challenges currently facing humankind. China is the world¿s largest developing country, top primary energy consumer and carbon emitter. Achieving both economic growth and environmental conservation is the country¿s twofold challenge. Understanding the status, features and driving forces of Chinäs 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 Chinäs 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.