China energy consumption rises 3.9% in 2012

BEIJING: Energy consumption by China, the world's leading emitter of C02, rose 3.9 per cent in 2012 from the previous year but fell by 3.6 per cent per unit of gross domestic product, the government said.

China's emissions expected to rise until 2030, despite ambitious green policies

China's position on its rising greenhouse gas emissions may seem contradictory. While the country flaunts ambitious green-tech investments and energy consumption targets, its officials continue to prioritise GDP growth over many environmental concerns.