China is setting an example for the US – and the world – to follow. We should all take note. Less than 20 years ago, China was the world’s factory – and it had the skies to prove it. Air pollution was at its highest levels, with smog a normal occurrence in many cities and respiratory illnesses commonplace. Today, China is the leading producer of clean energy, generating more solar and wind power than any other country. It has also significantly cleaned up its air, with a 65% decline in sulfur dioxide and 33% decline in CO concentrations. All this was done in the midst of unprecedented economic growth for the past 40 years. In comparison, it has taken countries like the UK and the US twice as long to clean up their air after their respective periods of rapid industrialization. China has also emerged as a potential leader in global climate action, especially with the influence it wields over many developing economies. Meanwhile, the United States, after suffering several setbacks in its environmental policies during the Trump administration, is playing catch up. China has been able to manage the difficult task of reducing pollution without slowing down economic growth. What can the US take away from China’s unique experience? In Falling Behind, here is just a fraction of what you will How China is slowly becoming a global climate leader and is taking over from where the US left off Why the world’s largest carbon emitter is being praised for its actions on climate change How China has transformed its polluted cities through the implementation of more than 100 policies to lower energy use and carbon emissions The 3 major areas of climate action where China is beating the US – and how it has managed to do so, despite America’s head start Lessons from China’s failures and successes in tackling pollution and climate change that the US can learn from Why a possible “war” between the US and China might actually be good for both countries – and the planet Why no realistic solution to climate change is possible without the participation of both China and the United States And much more. The clock is ticking on climate change and serious action is urgently needed. While China still has a long way to go before it can be considered a “green” country, let alone a carbon neutral one, its actions show how seriously they are taking this goal. Although the world often pits the US against China, when it comes to saving the planet, any progress by any country in reducing emissions is good for everyone. China has presided over the fastest industrialization and the fastest cleanup in history – it is worth taking a closer look to see how we can do better. If you’re looking for the best practices on climate action, and the reasons why they’re worth doing, then look no further than scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now to find out more.