US EditionChina Sets First Climate Emissions Cut Target
China pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035 and expand wind and solar capacity sixfold, marking its first specific emissions reduction target.
- China has made specific emission cut pledges for the first time, aiming to reduce greenhouse gases by 7-10 percent by 2035.
- Observers believe this target is too modest, but they expect China to exceed it due to its strong clean technology sector.
- China is rapidly installing renewable energy at a record pace, outpacing the rest of the world in this effort.
- The new pledges are described as 'a floor, not a ceiling, for China's ambition,' indicating further aspirations may follow.
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China sets first absolute climate targets — here’s what’s in the 2035 plan
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China announces its 1st detailed goal to cut emissions
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Leave it to the lefties at Reuters to act like they’re actually shaming President Donald Trump while behaving like media minions for the communist Chinese government. “China leads nations with new climate plans, defying US climate denial,” read the September 25 headline screed belched out by Reuters reporters Valerie Volcovici and Yukun Zhan. They began: China led several countries in announcing new climate plans on Wednesday and offered a veil…
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