2. What two (or more) quotes capture the message of the article?
“The emerging partnership on clean technology between America’s most populous state and the world’s fastest growing economy is not only urgent, but also proving to be mutually beneficial. Ross Perlin reports from San Francisco.”
“The steps taken by the governor's office create a favorable political climate and carry symbolic significance, but most clean energy alliances involving China and California are the work of NGOs, companies and universities on both sides.”
“In any case, California may not hold all the answers when it comes to energy consumption.”
3. What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported? China and California establish a partnership in developing the clean technology.
It would be hard to think of a more urgent partnership. Accounting for 15% of the world’s energy consumption, China ranks second only to the US, but a projected doubling of consumption over the next decade will put China first. As a leader in clean technologies and environmental policy, California—with one-eighth of the US population and a sizeable chunk of its economy—has shown that economic growth and reducing energy consumption can go hand in hand.
Chinese experts are particularly eager to understand California’s achievements in energy efficiency. A recent project of the California-based China Energy Group, part of the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, shows that good design plays a crucial role.
When the green energy conference re-convenes in Shanghai and Beijing this November, its Californian and Chinese organizers expect that a series of distinct projects will emerge.
China’s energy experts are currently partnering with a range of actors from the policy, scientific, and business communities in California with the goal of tackling issues from traffic congestion to solar power to utility regulation. This year’s conferences in San Francisco and Beijing aim to expand these existing partnerships and stimulate new ones.
5. What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
Causation: Accounting for 15% of the world’s energy consumption, China ranks second only to the US, but a projected doubling of consumption over the next decade will put China first. As a leader in clean technologies and environmental policy, California—with one-eighth of the US population and a sizeable chunk of its economy—has shown that economic growth and reducing energy consumption can go hand in hand.
Responsibility: China and California can work together to find out the clean technology which can bring a solution to environmental issues.
6. How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report? The inequity of cities in China was hidden behind the article. Although the title is the partnership between China and California, only work with the big cities like Beijing. Also there is also disparity in the U.S. because California may not be the only state which has the ability to work with China in clean technology. 文章背后隐藏着一些不平等现象。虽然文章题目是中国与加州的合作伙伴关系，但是加州只和北京这样的大城市合作。同时还包括美国的一些不平等，加州并不是唯一一个能够在清洁能源方面与中国合作的州。
7. What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?
The partnership between China and California is a mutually benefit event, so they can promote economic growth and reducing energy consumption together.
The urgent in finding the clean technology is not only for China and the U.S. but also has significance to the world. If the solution can be found, then an environmental revolution will occur in the world.
Citation: Ross Perlin, China and California: clean energy comrades, Chinadialogue, accessed May 27, 2008.
潘•若思, 中国与加州：清洁能源伙伴, https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/ch/2039-China-and-California-clean-energy-comrades 2008-05-27
2. What two (or more) quotes capture the message of the article?
3. What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported?
China and California establish a partnership in developing the clean technology.
- It would be hard to think of a more urgent partnership. Accounting for 15% of the world’s energy consumption, China ranks second only to the US, but a projected doubling of consumption over the next decade will put China first. As a leader in clean technologies and environmental policy, California—with one-eighth of the US population and a sizeable chunk of its economy—has shown that economic growth and reducing energy consumption can go hand in hand.
- Chinese experts are particularly eager to understand California’s achievements in energy efficiency. A recent project of the California-based China Energy Group, part of the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, shows that good design plays a crucial role.
- When the green energy conference re-convenes in Shanghai and Beijing this November, its Californian and Chinese organizers expect that a series of distinct projects will emerge.
- China’s energy experts are currently partnering with a range of actors from the policy, scientific, and business communities in California with the goal of tackling issues from traffic congestion to solar power to utility regulation. This year’s conferences in San Francisco and Beijing aim to expand these existing partnerships and stimulate new ones.
中国与加州在情节能源方面建立合作关系。4. What actors (individuals or organizations) are referred to? (Provide names and short descriptions.)
5. What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
6. How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
The inequity of cities in China was hidden behind the article. Although the title is the partnership between China and California, only work with the big cities like Beijing. Also there is also disparity in the U.S. because California may not be the only state which has the ability to work with China in clean technology.
文章背后隐藏着一些不平等现象。虽然文章题目是中国与加州的合作伙伴关系，但是加州只和北京这样的大城市合作。同时还包括美国的一些不平等，加州并不是唯一一个能够在清洁能源方面与中国合作的州。
7. What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?