China makes carbon pledge ahead of Paris climate change summit
by Reuters from on (#CWD8)
China submits carbon-curbing plan to UN ahead of Paris climate change summit, saying it will 'work hard' to peak emissions earlier than 2030 target
China will aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 60-65% from 2005 levels under a plan submitted to the United Nations ahead of crucial climate change talks in Paris later this year.
The pledge has been eagerly awaited as the country is the world's largest carbon emitter.
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