China has shrunk its coal power projects pipeline by 74 per cent since committing to the Paris Agreement on climate change, but it should do more to curb new construction, according to a think tank that has called for a total ban on new projects.
The world should focus on delivering decarbonisation promises and engage in international technological cooperation, rather than arguing over agreed upon goals, according to Xie Zhenhua, China's climate change envoy.
The countries are the two biggest carbon emitters in the world, and experts at virtual talks say cooperation on climate, energy and green finance will benefit everyone.
Will Joe Biden and Xi Jinping’s actions be enough to set their countries on a course towards rapid decarbonisation? If current and past practices are accurate guides, there is ample reason to worry.
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