While it may not become apparent at Davos, Mr. Victor said, “I expect in the real world the Chinese are going to become one of the leading countries” on climate change. The future of the energy industry is also likely to be paramount. “You pick up signals earlier for change,” said Mr. Yergin, who is also vice chairman of IHS Markit, a research firm. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyInnovations in fracking and drilling have also created ferment in the oil and gas industry. “I think the climate change issue is being addressed by technological change” like electric cars, the next generation of solar and other advances.

Source: New York Times January 15, 2017 10:00 UTC