China Commits to Landmark 2035 Emissions Cut Target at Urgent UN Climate Meeting
China Commits to Landmark 2035 Emissions Cut Target at Urgent UN Climate Meeting China, the world’s leading emitter of planet-warming gases, has today announced a historic commitment to an absolute target for reducing its climate emissions. In a pivotal video statement delivered to the United Nations in New York, President Xi Jinping declared that China aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 7-10% by 2035, while also expressing an intent to “strive to do better.” This…