Five-year plan sets China on path to further emissions growth

Published 01:54 on March 5, 2021  /  Last updated at 15:44 on March 5, 2021  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China announced key economic targets for the next five years on Friday, avoiding an absolute cap on greenhouse gas output and instead setting intensity goals that if met would see annual emissions continue to rise.
China announced key economic targets for the next five years on Friday, avoiding an absolute cap on greenhouse gas output and instead setting intensity goals that if met would see annual emissions continue to rise.


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