China leads Asia in clean energy

摘要

Soaring energy needs, volatile oil prices and an increased focus on curbing global warming have spurred investments in clean energy, or "green financing" Governments, financial institutions, investors and businesses are pouring money into technologies that will help the world address its energy requirements with a minimal impact on the environment. Global clean-energy investments surged during 2004-2008 from $33 billion to $173 billion. However, the global financial crisis threw a monkey wrench into the works in the second half of 2008. By the first quarter of 2009, the impact of the meltdown was more visible, with dean-energy investments more than 50% below the peak reached just over a year ago.