Environmental Defense Fund: President Xi Jinping Reaffirms China's Climate Commitment
September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by President Fred Krupp:
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In remarks by video to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping announced that China would strengthen its pledge under the Paris climate agreement, and aim to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. President Xi's announcement comes days after Europe announced a plan to reduce emissions by at least 55% from 1990 lev . . .
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In remarks by video to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping announced that China would strengthen its pledge under the Paris climate agreement, and aim to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. President Xi's announcement comes days after Europe announced a plan to reduce emissions by at least 55% from 1990 lev . . .