China has installed a massive field of solar panels on couple invites reluctant stranger eroticisma particularly poignant site: a lake formed by the collapse of abandoned coal mines.
The world's largest floating solar project can produce enough power to light up a nearby city in China's eastern Anhui province. The local government wants to expand the initiative to more than a dozen sites, which together would generate the same amount of electricity as a full-size nuclear reactor, the New York Times reported this week.
SEE ALSO: Prince's secret energy investment could help solar startups under TrumpThe 40-megawatt project, which was connected to the grid in mid-May, provides a powerful example of China's broader ambition to lead the world in clean energy development and the fight against climate change -- goals that, until recently, were shared by the U.S. government.
With President Donald Trump moving to step back from America's leading role in global climate efforts, the Chinese government is moving in to fill that void.
A coal barge on the Ohio River is (deliberately) visible behind President Donald Trump in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 7, 2017. Credit: AP/REX/Shutterstock In Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted his country's clean energy efforts at a meeting of global energy ministers, just days after Trump announced his decision to withdraw America from the Paris Climate Agreement. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, who attended the meeting, told reporters he welcomes China taking "the mantle of leadership on the climate."
That's not to say China has totally bucked fossil fuels. Far from it. The world's most populous country is also the planet's top emitter of greenhouse gases, and it still accounts for about half the total coal consumed worldwide.
But Chinese leaders have said they're committed to steering their economy toward cleaner energy sources, not just for environmental reasons but also to secure investments and jobs in growing industries like solar and wind power and electric vehicles.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Green jobs are expected to reach 24 million in 2030, up from 9.8 million in 2016, as more countries work to combat climate change, the International Renewable Energy Agency said in its annual report on May 24.
In January, the Chinese government canceled plans to build more than 100 coal-fired power plants, in an effort to limit carbon emissions and curb the dangerous smog choking its cities. China’s energy agency has said it would spend 2.5 trillion yuan, or $361 billion, on clean energy projects by 2020 to help shift the nation away from fossil fuels.
China's floating solar project, which boasts 166,000 waterproof panels, is similar to smaller facilities in Japan, Singapore, the U.K. and Israel.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Delegations from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, and beyond have visited the lake regularly to study the project while Sungrow, the project's developer, prepares to develop the solar technology to sell abroad, the Times reported.
"China is a real driver in the money they invest in the diligence of their innovation,” California Gov. Jerry Brown told Bloomberg Televisionthis week. Brown met with President Xi this week in Beijing, signaling California's growing leadership role on climate as the Trump administration retreats.
"I want California to partner with China in that endeavor. Otherwise we won’t achieve our climate goals," Brown said.
Trump's foreign aid freeze halts funding for digital diplomacy bureau
'Joy' portrays the birth of IVF as well as fertility stigma. Has much changed today?
SMU vs. Virginia football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 24
Wordle today: The answer and hints for February 13, 2025
Kentucky vs. Texas football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
Best early Black Friday deals: My picks as a tech editor
Indiana vs. Ohio State football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
Greenpeace activists charged after unfurling 'Resist' banner at Trump Tower in Chicago
SMU vs. Virginia football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
Best Presidents' Day deal: Save $250 on Peloton Bike
Elon Musk threatened to buy MSNBC. Joe Rogan jumped in with ideas, too.
Nintendo Switch Joy
Cowboys vs. Commanders 2024 livestream: How to watch NFL online
E3 2017 Trailer Roundup: Upcoming PC Games
Black Friday monitor deals: Top picks for work and play
SMU vs. Virginia football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for November 25: Tips to solve Connections #62
Watch Chappell Roan's Grammy acceptance speech demanding healthcare for artists
Amazon store scam: How one man lost $56,000
'Call of Duty' legend Phillip 'Phizzurp' Klemenov dies in car accidentNetflix is down, and the entire internet is upsetApple's Tim Cook says augmented reality, not VR, is the futureESL One New York 'CS:GO' recap: Na'Vi dominates, Team Liquid beats Fnatic twiceFan in gorilla suit and 'All Lives Matter' shirt runs onto field during NFL game4 things 'WALLKanye, Chance and 7 unforgettable moments from The Meadows music festivalDonald Trump was terrible to women during 'The Apprentice,' staffers claimNew leak tells us absolutely everything about Google's Pixel phonesMashable tech and entertainment articles are coming to your earsDonald Trump was terrible to women during 'The Apprentice,' staffers claimNa'Vi and Virtus.pro head to the ESL One New York 'CS:GO' finalsTwo gorgeous princesses had a storybook engagement photo shootLondoner spends 15 hours stitching the greatest 'Arthur' meme of all timeLondoner spends 15 hours stitching the greatest 'Arthur' meme of all timeFacebook gives WhatsApp the Snapchat treatment, tooWatch Solange Knowles' album come to life with 2 new music videosAmazon courts Bollywood ahead of Prime Video launch in IndiaWatch Solange Knowles' album come to life with 2 new music videos'Saturday Night Live' takes on first presidential debate Bluesky Social is now in the App Store 'Final Fantasy XVI' hands Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 1 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for February 27 There's a chance your football tweet was turned into Super Bowl confetti 'The Last of Us' episode 7: All the Easter eggs in Ellie's room Mike Bloomberg's new campaign ad features dogs claiming they love him Microsoft builds Bing AI search into Windows 11 Hinge audio notes: dos and don'ts Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 25 Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 28 'Peter Pan & Wendy' is officially upon us. Here's everything you need to know. Black in tech: 'The Jobfather' Jermaine L. Murray is growing diversity in the industry Bloomberg's campaign tried to work with the El Bloombito parody account but got shut down Twitter layoffs: Elon Musk cuts dozens of jobs, yet again shrinking the company I was tired of slow Freeform's 'Party of Five' reboot sticks the landing: TV review Twitch bans Onision Zoo seeks donations of Calvin Klein Obsession for its big cats Humble Bundle Turkey
1.6058s , 10196.015625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【couple invites reluctant stranger eroticism】,Prosperous Times Information Network