1 week ago China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?

China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?  Live Science

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3 w. ago China announces date for key party meeting to discuss next 5

The Communist Party of China will hold its annual conclave between October 20 and 23 in Beijing. The main focus of the gathering will be the next five-year plan, which will set out the country’s economic, political and social goals amid tensions with the United States. The date was announced following a meeting of the Politburo on Monday that set the tone for the fourth plenary session, which will be attended by President Xi Jinping and more than 370 members of the party’s Central Committee. The...

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3 w. ago China’s Xi Takes Veiled Swipe at Trump, Announces Climate Plan

China’s Xi Takes Veiled Swipe at Trump, Announces Climate Plan  The Wall Street Journal

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3 w. ago China announces plan to cut its greenhouse emissions by 7 to 10%

China, currently the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced it aims to cut its emissions by 7-10 per cent by 2035. In a video address to the United Nations high-level climate summit on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his fellow leaders that China will finally reduce the emissions of the gases that cause global warming and extreme weather. “Green and low-carbon energy and development transition are the trend of our era,” proclaimed Xi. The announcement comes at a...

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3 w. ago China Played It Safe With First Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Emissions

China Played It Safe With First Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Emissions  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7% to 10% by 2035

China Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7% to 10% by 2035  Bloomberg.com

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