China’s central government approves hundreds of new coal mining projects and expansions to existing mines after its coal output reached a record high last year.
Chinese regime using climate policy as a weapon against US economy

“It is very clear to me that climate change has become a war weapon for the CCP. Their goal is to supplant Western governments while continuing to grow their economic and military […]
China uses climate fears to weaken the West while strengthening itself

The Chinese Communist Party knows that if they don’t keep the lights on, they’re in danger of being toppled. They need fossil fuels to appease a hungry nation and they will happily […]
CCP uses climate as a weapon to attack the world’s economy
Whatever climate promises the Chinese Communist Party might make, it cannot and will not be able to give up fossil fuels. Yet, the CCP will continue to push the US and others […]
Chinese regime using climate policy as “weapon” against US economy: Report
“China’s Energy Dream,” a new report by Probe International’s Patricia Adams and The Global Warming Policy Foundation, shows how heavily Xi’s dream depends on fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide reductions only make sense […]
China’s energy dream
NEW REPORT: Energy security is vital to the longevity of the Chinese Communist Party and that means fossil fuels. The pursuit of CO2 reductions does not serve the goal of preserving Communist […]
China’s energy actions speak louder than its climate pledges
China is hell-bent on increasing CO2 emissions to meet its often-stated strategic objective of world domination. Probe International’s Patricia Adams gets behind the charade on China’s climate change dance with the West.
China pressures Trump to keep Obama’s global warming pledge
China has a good reason for pushing compliance with the Paris agreement — they don’t have to make any emissions cuts. The Daily Caller quotes Probe International’s Patricia Adams for this report on China’s new “leader” stance in the fight against global warming.
China builds world’s biggest solar farm in journey to become green superpower
Does China see the Trump presidency as a chance to position itself as a world leader in fighting climate change? The Guardian looks at China’s green edge and its troubles at home to make renewables work.
Environmental scepticism of China’s ability to meet the Paris climate pledge

Despite substantially increasing their renewable energy sources, those sources are “still a tiny fraction” of China’s energy mix, says Probe International’s Patricia Adams in this interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Is China really showing ‘leadership’ on tackling climate change?
Beijing played the Paris climate agreement for money and kudos. But no country that ratified the agreement was in it to win the war on global warming, says Patricia Adams, executive director of Probe International, in this radio interview with the Australian current affairs program, Counterpoint.
Economics will trump CO2 reduction in China
Cutting CO2 emissions and economic growth are incompatible. The Chinese know it, whatever they said and signed in Paris. This article for the South African Independent Newspapers group highlights the recent Probe International study “The Truth about China” by Patricia Adams.
Paris climate agreement is a triumph of hope over facts
China’s leaders, we are told, are leading us to planetary carbon salvation. For a reality check, consult a new report by Patricia Adams, the executive director of Probe International. Tom Switzer for the Sydney Morning Herald.
The Paris summit: A colossal waste of time
So far, all the pledges from all the countries put together would scarcely budge the needle on the great big global thermostat. This opinion piece for the Globe and Mail quotes Probe International’s new study on China’s climate policy and energy needs.
China’s climate power game

China’s Communist party won’t curb the country’s CO2 emissions – doing so could lead to their overthrow.