Babies and boomers: Changes to China’s fertility, retirement policies threaten emissions goals

Published 17:10 on October 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:10 on October 12, 2024  /  Asia Pacific, China

China's efforts to address its aging population by relaxing fertility policies and delaying the retirement age could lead to a significant rise in the country’s carbon emissions, according to a new study.
China's efforts to address its aging population by relaxing fertility policies and delaying the retirement age could lead to a significant rise in the country’s carbon emissions, according to a new study.


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