Experts agree that climate change will affect China, and China will affect climate change. Yet, as a developing country, it is not required to limit its emissions under the internationally agreed Kyoto Protocol.
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China calls for developed countries to lead the way
Rich nations should set an example at Copenhagen by committing to emissions reductions of 40 per cent, says Chinese scientist Jiahua Pan.
China can sink carbon in the soil
China can reduce carbon emissions — and the cost of fighting climate change — by storing carbon in farmland soil, says Jiang Gaoming.
Climate change is affecting China and China is affecting climate change. Key to the relationship is the nation's booming economy and changing energy sector.
Hannah Reid, Balakrishna Pisupati and Helen Baulch explore the inextricable links between biodiversity and climate, and explain why an integrated policy approach is required.
Crop yields stall in China, India
Crop yields of staples like rice, wheat, maize and soybean are stagnant in China and India.
Climate change a mixed blessing for wheat, say experts
Scientists say climate change can both boost and diminish wheat production, and integrated adaption is needed to ensure food security.
18 June 2012
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