An aggressive energy intensity target and a national renewable energy standard highlight a suite of Chinese policies that will slow greenhouse gas emissions growth.

This article originally appeared in China Economic Quarterly.

Are the Beijing Olympics a signal that China can pursue both economic growth and a cleaner environment?

Even with half of private cars off the road, Beijing remains wrapped in a haze of smog. The real causes of Beijing’s air quality woes lie elsewhere.

China is adding pollution control measures in advance of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. But the basic problem remains: with explosive economic growth in the world’s most populous country, and few controls on waste and emissions, what does it mean for the rest of the world? And what can China do? Listen to the KCRW interview.