Alvin Lin
Senior Advocate, Asia Strategy; Senior Staff Attorney, International
Alvin Lin focuses on analyzing China’s climate and clean energy policies and advocating for their continual improvement. His areas of expertise include the environmental impacts of coal and shale gas development, energy efficiency technologies, nuclear power safety regulations, and air pollution law and policy. Prior to joining NRDC, Lin worked as a litigator and a judicial clerk in New York City. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, a master’s from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a JD from New York University. He is based in Beijing.
Publications
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How Energy Storage Systems Can Accelerate the Global Transition to Clean, Reliable Power
Fact SheetIndia, United States, ChinaAlvin Lin
These fact sheets provide snapshots of batteries and other types of storage around the world.
Reduce China’s Coal and Oil Use
Issue BriefChinaAlvin Lin, Barbara Finamore
NRDC is helping the country reduce its fossil fuel consumption, boost energy efficiency, and accelerate the shift to clean, renewable energy.
Global Solutions to Global Warming
Issue PaperUnited States, ChinaJake Schmidt, Barbara Finamore, JingJing Qian, Alvin Lin
Recommendations for leaders and policymakers in the United States and China