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+====China is the top emitter, but not for long. China's plan to reduce emissions relies on massive nuclear power production and it's posited to succeed. WNA 16:==== |
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+~~World Nuclear Association (The WNA's mission is to promote a wider understanding of nuclear energy among key international influencers by producing authoritative information, developing common industry positions, and contributing to the energy debate. It works closely with the IAEA, the inter-governmental body for technical and scientific cooperation in nuclear energy and WANO, the industry's reactor safety organisation; and other regional and national nuclear associations around the world), "Nuclear Power in China" August 2016. http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-a-f/china-nuclear-power.aspx~~ SF |
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+While coal is the main energy source, most reserves are in the north or |
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+ in 2007. The action plan aim was 62 in 2020. |
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+====China's current plan to solve their emissions is wholly contingent on a mass nuclear power program, the aff would destroy this. **Anderson 15:====** |
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+~~Richard Anderson (Business Reporter at BBC News and works with the Science of Online Communication), "Nuclear power: Energy for the future or relic of the past?" BBC News. Feb 27, 2015. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30919045~~ SF |
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+In fact, according to Dr Jonathan Cobb at the World Nuclear Association (WNA |
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+says, "China's banks are ready to finance ~~nuclear power plants~~." |
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+====China is the tipping point on global warming. Human survival in the long run depends on if they can fix their emissions now. Heydarian 15:==== |
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+~~Richard Heydarian (specialist in Asian geopolitical/economic affairs at Al Jazeera), "Climate change and China: The indispensable nation" Al Jazeera. Dec 15, 2015. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2015/12/climate-change-china-indispensable-nation-151214121546159.html~~ SF |
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+The message is clear. If the world is to avert a climate disaster, |
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+the gravity of the issue, but also an imperative for humanity's survival. |