Bjorn Lomborg: We need to copy China’s energy playbook and go nuclear

2026-03-17 - 10:32

Many in the West are in awe of China’s apparent dominance in green energy, inspiring headlines like “China is becoming a green superpower.” And yes, the solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles and batteries China is flooding world markets with do seem to be proof of an inevitable green transition. But these green marvels are mainly built with fossil fuels, particularly coal. China’s real energy achievements — its energy-fuelled prosperity and its leadership on nuclear power — are overlooked. Read More