UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump's climate-hostile policies

Ed Miliband travels to Beijing saying co-operation with China vital to protect future generations, as US and Russia push for expansion of fossil fuelsEd Miliband: 'The global battle against the climate crisis needs China'The UK is hoping to shape a new global axis in favour of climate action along with China and a host of developing countries, to offset the impact of Donald Trump's abandonment of green policies and his sharp veer towards climate-hostile countries such as Russia and Saudi Arabia.Ed Miliband, the UK's energy and net zero secretary, arrived in Beijing on Friday for three days of talks with top Chinese officials, including discussions on green technology supply chains, coal and the critical minerals needed for clean energy. The UK's green economy is growing three times faster than the rest of the economy, but access to components and materials will be crucial for that to continue. Continue reading...