China's carbon pledge drives progress


Source: chinadaily.com.cn chinadaily.com.cn

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Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. [Photo/Xinhua] 2060 net-zero vow nudges other nations to accelerate climate efforts, experts say China's pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060 sets an example for other countries, and its energy policies will play a central role in achieving that goal, said energy experts. "The carbon neutral pledge has really done a lot to inject new momentum into the global climate negotiations," said Barbara Finemore, founder of the China Program of Natural Resources Defense Council, a New York-based environmental advocacy group. "Shortly...