China is the leading emitter of greenhouse gasses but has also become a major investor in green technologies. It is among the biggest producers of renewable energy. The country has sought to address not just air pollution and climate change, but also water and soil pollution. Gathering and utilizing data is a big part of China’s environmental protection efforts. We are delighted to welcome two prominent observers of these efforts, Genia Kostka, professor of Chinese Politics at the Freie Universität Berlin, and Angel Hsu, assistant professor of Public Policy and the Environment, Ecology and Energy Program, to discuss the use of data in making and implementing Chinese environmental laws and policies as well as what data trends actually show about the impact of these efforts.
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