China’s carbon emissions this year are estimated to drop 0.9%, along with European Union countries, while the rest of the world are projected to see a rise, according to the annual Global Carbon Project report
Power sector and agriculture seen as major contributors
Request marks first time developing countries have included China, India in countries accountable for emissions
Residents say heat waves have pushed people into desperate situation
As Hong Kong experienced one of its hottest summers, the underprivileged living in Hong Kong’s notorious shoebox apartments are struggling to keep cool amid the territory’s ongoing housing crisis.