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Abstract This essay will focus on the Umbrella Revolution, which occurred in 2014, and how it co... more Abstract
This essay will focus on the Umbrella Revolution, which occurred in 2014, and how it contributed to transforming Hong Kong into a Postmaterialisitc Society. In addition, the details of the social movements organization and coordination will be examined. These findings will be combined with social movement theory to help further explain and understand the nature of the Umbrella Revolution.

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Human development has been depending on energy sources. This energy source has shifted from slave... more Human development has been depending on energy sources. This energy source has shifted from slavery to fossil fuel and in the last couple decade's renewable energy. Many countries around the world are trying to diversify their source of energy by replacing fossil fuel with renewables. However, there are many obstacles for states successfully shifting their energy dependency from fossil fuel to renewables. For instance, Germany and China are one of the leading countries in the decarbonization process. This idea of decarbonization is known Energiewende in German, which is the only major economy to define an ambitious plan to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately about 90 percent by 2050 (Hager and Stefes, 2016, p 192). China, on the other hand, although is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gasses among the U.S China is also the leading power in the renewable sector. However, unlikely Germany, China is the big pusher for renewable is a matter of survival rather than political ideology. To sustain economic growth, China has relied on coal, as it is a cheap source of energy that accounts for 73 percent of energy sources in the country (Hager and Stefes, 2016, p.84). Notwithstanding, coal is a cheap energy source also emits toxic hazards into the atmosphere. For instance, a study shows that in 2013, 96 percent of Chinese cities air qualities exceed the WHO standards recommendation (Hager and Stefes, 2016, p 137). With that in mind, this essay analyzes and explores the political and economic implications that China and Germany face upon shifting its energy policy to renewables. As such, both China and Germany's renewable energy plan driving forces are policymaking, socio-economical and public opinion.

Abstract This essay will focus on the Umbrella Revolution, which occurred in 2014, and how it co... more Abstract
This essay will focus on the Umbrella Revolution, which occurred in 2014, and how it contributed to transforming Hong Kong into a Postmaterialisitc Society. In addition, the details of the social movements organization and coordination will be examined. These findings will be combined with social movement theory to help further explain and understand the nature of the Umbrella Revolution.

Human development has been depending on energy sources. This energy source has shifted from slave... more Human development has been depending on energy sources. This energy source has shifted from slavery to fossil fuel and in the last couple decade's renewable energy. Many countries around the world are trying to diversify their source of energy by replacing fossil fuel with renewables. However, there are many obstacles for states successfully shifting their energy dependency from fossil fuel to renewables. For instance, Germany and China are one of the leading countries in the decarbonization process. This idea of decarbonization is known Energiewende in German, which is the only major economy to define an ambitious plan to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately about 90 percent by 2050 (Hager and Stefes, 2016, p 192). China, on the other hand, although is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gasses among the U.S China is also the leading power in the renewable sector. However, unlikely Germany, China is the big pusher for renewable is a matter of survival rather than political ideology. To sustain economic growth, China has relied on coal, as it is a cheap source of energy that accounts for 73 percent of energy sources in the country (Hager and Stefes, 2016, p.84). Notwithstanding, coal is a cheap energy source also emits toxic hazards into the atmosphere. For instance, a study shows that in 2013, 96 percent of Chinese cities air qualities exceed the WHO standards recommendation (Hager and Stefes, 2016, p 137). With that in mind, this essay analyzes and explores the political and economic implications that China and Germany face upon shifting its energy policy to renewables. As such, both China and Germany's renewable energy plan driving forces are policymaking, socio-economical and public opinion.