In India the rapid growth in both solar and wind energy has led several Indian states to
scrap plans for new coal-fired power plants. They are also cancelling various coal mining
projects. Per Anjali Jaiswal, NRDC's India program director, they are working on game-
changing solutions, including financing tools to fund climate-saving projects, citywide
air pollution programs, and efforts to advance greener air conditioners and buildings.
China is now leading the world in wind and solar power, which is a dramatic shift toward
cleaner energy which NRDC has helped them achieve over the past 20 years. In the next
three years they also plan to invest $360 billion in clean energy. Imagine -- they are
dwarfing U.S. investments in this regard. Even though President Trump vowed to put
America first, he's actually putting America last, per Barbara Finamore, NRDC's Asia
Director. Still, she believes there is hope for American progress. For example, she notes
the state of California has a history of partnering directly with China.
Recently, on a visit to Beijing, Governor Jerry brown signed agreements to expand
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