Michael Shellenberger

President, Breakthrough Institute

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President of the Breakthrough Institute,  a progressive think-tank

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Ten years ago, China consumed half as much energy as the United States.  Now, after economic development at breakneck speed, China is the world’s largest consumer of oil, gas, coal,…

China Overtakes US in Energy Consumption

Ten years ago, China consumed half as much energy as the United States.  Now, after economic development at breakneck speed, China is the world’s largest consumer of oil, gas, coal,…

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China has now become the world's biggest consumer of energy. Because of the recession, it overcame the US five years sooner than anybody expected.

China Overtakes US in Energy Consumption

China has now become the world's biggest consumer of energy. Because of the recession, it overcame the US five years sooner than anybody expected.

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