The United States and China are the world’s two largest carbon emitters, and their relationship is fraught with tensions. Negotiations between U.S. climate envoy John F. Kerry and his Chinese counterparts stalled in August, and some fear China is moving away from its climate goals as it approves new coal plants. China’s annual emissions are more than double those of the United States, and it is set to surpass U.S. historic emissions by 2050. Ultimately, the future of global warming depends on the United States and China finding common ground on emissions reduction. Leaders from both countries must negotiate and cooperate on issues related to climate and take action to combat the impact of climate change.

Source: Washington Post May 30, 2023 12:13 UTC