Opportunity for Change
China’s burgeoning economy and willingness to innovate present a tremendous opportunity for environmental change that can benefit the entire world. NRDC works with the Chinese people to help the nation meet its enormous environmental challenges.
China has adopted one of the world’s most aggressive energy efficiency programs. If successful, it will cut CO2 emissions by 1.5 billion tons a year.
Leading up to the 2008 games in Beijing, NRDC worked with Olympic officials to make the 160-acre village a model of green construction.
Changes that reduce energy consumption, water use and pollution in Chinese textile factories could revolutionize the global supply chain.
