The Beijing Hour U.S. president signs funding bill ending record 43-day government shutdown
Nov 13, 2025
This discussion features Ma Jing, a reporter and producer behind the 'Greener China / A Journey to 2060' series. She dives into the challenges facing China's national carbon market, highlighting the need for broader participation and better monitoring systems. The conversation also touches on low carbon prices, the importance of futures trading, and innovative digital tech to enhance emissions accounting. With a focus on stabilizing the market, Ma emphasizes the urgent need for reforms to make carbon trading a pivotal climate policy tool.
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Controller Shortages Undermine Flight Recovery
- Flight cancellations persisted because staffing shortages among air traffic controllers undermined capacity and safety.
- The U.S. president publicly threatened sanctions and offered bonuses while unions cited fatigue and stress from missed paychecks.
Controllers Juggle Second Jobs Amid Missed Pay
- Air traffic controllers missed paychecks and took second jobs, increasing fatigue and safety concerns.
- Workers reported driving for ride-hailing services and struggling to cover childcare and mortgage costs.
COP30 Extended To Bridge Divides
- Brazil extended COP30 negotiations to buy time for bridging deep divisions on emissions pledges and finance.
- The presidency leaned on ties with China, India and others to broker compromises amid geopolitical tensions.