Has China finally curbed its emissions?

The Conference of the Parties (COP 31) has kicked off in Antalya, Turkey, with a focus on implementation and acceleration. But as countries work towards their climate targets, a familiar question remains: what about those not moving fast enough? China has long been singled out as a major climate culprit. Yet its carbon emissions appear to be plateauing, while investment in renewables is surging. Is China turning a corner, and is it enough? Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder and lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at University College London, join Tom Whipple to discuss what the latest figures mean for the global fight against climate change. And Sarah Griffin is in love with her AI companion. She discusses the relationship, the stigma surrounding human-AI companionship, and how it has brought greater fulfilment to her life. Plus, Lizzie Gibney, senior reporter at the science journal Nature, brings us the latest science news you may have missed. BBC Inside Science is produced in partnership with The Open University. Presenter: Tom Whipple Producers: Harrison Lewis, Katie Tomsett, Tabitha Taylor Buck Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinators: Owain Llion