China emits 34% of the world’s total carbon emissions, the USA produces 12%.

Since 2000, China has increased emissions by 262%. The USA has decreased emissions by 21%.

If that’s how China is charging ahead, we don’t need it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_carbon_di...

ainiriand 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I am still confused why this argument is still valid to anyone... Not only China has 4 times more population than the US, but they produce all the stuff that the US buys, so if the US had to produce all that stuff on their own they would emit so much more carbon.

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RickJWagner 2 hours ago | parent [-]

The US has no new coal plants under construction.

2024 had the highest number of Chinese plants in a decade.

	▲	WaxProlix 2 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		They're adding capacity, not increasing utilization. Many new plants are smaller, more grid-friendly, more-efficient replacements for aging plants. Coal Utilization growth in China is negative and has been for years.
	▲	scotty79 39 minutes ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		US has barely any new renewables (both manufacturing and installation) when compared to China. One virtue doesn't wipe thousand sins.

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cabirum 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Who are "we"? China population is 4 times the US, with carbon emissions just 3 times greater, making them produce less carbon per capita.