China’s Climate Promises: Overdelivery or Global Risk in Disguise?

As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, China — the planet's largest carbon emitter — announces plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035, a target experts say falls dangerously short of what the Paris Agreement demands. While Chinese officials tout these figures as ambitious, a closer look reveals a troubling disconnect between promises and practical realities, with major implications for America’s security and prosperity. Why China's 'Overdelivery' Could Undermine Global Climate Efforts At first glance, China's pledge seems like progress: setting specific emission reduction targets where none existed before. But consider this—experts estimate that...