In Fact: China's global solar revolution

To avoid a global climate catastrophe we need to triple the amount of global renewable energy by 2030. About half of this is expected to come from solar. And, since 2006, the solar panels China has produced account for 70-80 percent of the total, global GW of the installed capacity today. But China is also getting the most pushback from the U.S. and Europe. What&aposs happening here? Why is China leading and why, given the crisis we are in, do some see that as a problem?

In Fact with Kyle Obermann, a groundbreaking series from CGTN, delves into one of the world&aposs most debated environmental topics: China&aposs environmental record and its global impact.

About the host:

Kyle Obermann is an environmental photographer, filmmaker, writer, and athlete who focuses on Asia&aposs high mountain regions. Fluent in Mandarin, with seven years of experience living and working in China, Kyle has received numerous honors, including becoming a two-time winner of China&aposs Wildlife Image and Video Competition. He has spoken at TEDx, served as a jury member for China&aposs annual Outdoor Environmental Awards, and been recognized as a National Geographic Expert. Kyle is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, the Explorers Club, ICIMOD&aposs Save Our Snow Campaign, and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.