China Sets its First-Ever Absolute Emissions Reduction Goal

China’s President Xi Jinping announced a series of new interim climate goals, including a target to reduce economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 7%-10% from peak levels by 2035, marking the country’s first-ever absolute emissions reduction target. Speaking by video in a speech to a UN Climate Summit, President Xi also announced 2035 targets … Continue reading China Sets its First-Ever Absolute Emissions Reduction Goal