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There are six parts to this volume. Part I examines the impact of global climate governance and China’s economic development under the New Normal on the country’s low-carbon economy. Part II looks at the consequences of the energy-revolution for carbon emissions. Part III focuses on the improvement by industrial giants in energy conservation and methods of verification, and investment in and development mechanism for the renewable energy sector. Part IV evaluates the outcome of low-carbon city pilot programs, and explains the necessity and importance for China to combat air pollution and climate change, and compares the emission reduction targets of China and the US after 2020.