What's Behind China's Zero-Carbon Aim?

<p>China, the country currently pouring the most carbon into the atmosphere, is making a promise to get to zero emissions – 40 years from now. Is it a breakthrough? Or is it a plan to keep burning coal? Is it both? We’ll hash it out.&nbsp;</p><p>Then, the Governor of California wants to stop selling any new cars that run on gasoline – in 15 years. It’s ambitious, can it be done? Is it legal? What will that take?</p><p>And last, a flurry of serious commitments from top American brands – Walmart, Google, Apple.&nbsp; Each of them is super challenging for a different reason. But also groundbreaking. We’ll dig in.</p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/22/china-pledges-to-reach-carbon-neutrality-before-2060" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>: China Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral Before 2060&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-28/china-s-top-climate-scientists-lay-out-road-map-to-hit-2060-goal?srnd=green&amp;sref=UnYMIsqq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>: China’s Top Climate Scientists Map Out Path to 2060 Goal</li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-23/gavin-newsom-fracking-ban-california-zero-emissions-cars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">L.A. Times</a>: Newsom Orders 2035 Phaseout of Gas-Powered Vehicles</li><li><a href="https://www.axios.com/walmart-climate-plan-zero-carbon-emissions-3ffb8fcc-cc39-41a7-a989-1d2ac48d8193.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Axios</a>: Walmart Aims for Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040</li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/google-pledges-24-7-carbon-free-energy-by-2030" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GTM</a>: Google Pledges 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy by 2030 </li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>The Energy Gang is brought to you by&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.sungrowpower.com/en/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sungrow</em></a><em>, the leading glob