US EditionChina Sets First Climate Emissions Cut Target
China pledges to cut emissions 7-10% by 2035 and expand wind and solar capacity sixfold, marking its first absolute emissions reduction target, officials said.
- China has announced a new climate goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035, making this declaration during a meeting of over 100 world leaders focused on climate change urgency.
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the need for stronger national climate plans before major negotiations in Brazil.
- President of Panama Jos� Ra�l Mulino Quintero promised further reductions in carbon emissions by 2035, stating their commitment to sustainability for future generations.
- Brazilian President Luiz In�cio Lula da Silva warned that urgent action is necessary to avoid severe consequences from climate change.
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China announces its 1st detailed goal to cut emissions
China has announced its first detailed target to cut carbon emissions. It was among the new climate plans and pledges from 100 other countries at a leaders' summit Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly focused on cutting fossil fuel emissions.
China pledges first ever absolute cut to emissions
Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to cut his country’s emissions by up to 10% below their peak by 2035, taking a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump who this week railed against renewable energy. “Green and low-carbon transition is the trend of our time,” Xi said, pushing other countries to pursue renewables even if some are “acting against it.” Earlier, Trump had called climate change “the greatest con job ever,” and said renewable energy w…
New York. China presented yesterday its first absolute targets to reduce the gases that cause global warming, a historic commitment of the world’s largest polluter, while the United States is once again committed to fossil fuels and Europe is experiencing difficulties.
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