China says it has met its carbon reduction goal early China says it has realized its 2020 target for reducing carbon emissions ahead of scheduleChina has realized its 2020 target for reducing carbon emissions ahead of schedule, the ecology and environment ministry reported Wednesday. “These are hard-won results from the efforts of promoting a green and low carbon economy,” Zhao said. While becoming more efficient, China saw its annual carbon emissions nearly triple between 2000 and 2018 as the economy grew at a rapid pace. He said China would also remain committed to its carbon reduction commitments under the Paris climate change accord, even after the U.S. issued formal notification this year of its intention to withdraw from the pact. China declared under the agreement that its carbon emissions would level off by 2030 and carbon intensity would ultimately be reduced by 60-65% from the 2005 level.

Source: ABC News November 27, 2019 06:56 UTC