Biggest emitter, record renewables: China's climate scorecard

Ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, here is a look at China's climate commitments: Emissions China emits over 30 percent of global greenhouse gases -- an estimated 15.6 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024, according to the latest UN figures. Both its total historical emissions and its emissions per capita are still below those of the United States, but are catching up fast. Coal, a major source of pollution, accounted for nearly 60 percent of Chinese power generation last year...