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Climate change: US surprises summit with bold emissions target

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BBC News

Publication Date
2021-04-22

The US has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by the end of this decade. This new target, which will be unveiled at a virtual summit of 40 global leaders, essentially doubles their previous promise. The Americans hope that their ambitious new plan will encourage China, India and others to go further before the crucial COP26 meeting, in Glasgow in November.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56837927