Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns

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Aug 17, 2026, 7:20 pm99 ptsTrending
China's dominance of key green technologies is helping to subsidize the global transition to a low-carbon economy, but trade tensions could make it harder for other countries to meet their climate targets, according to a new report led by researchers at The University of Manchester.

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