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Sunday, May 6, 2012
China must act urgently to curb city emissions – World Bank
" China must act urgently on multiple fronts if it is to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its rapidly expanding cities and hit government targets for curbing carbon intensity, a new report from the World Bank said on Thursday.
Cities generate an estimated 70% of energy-related greenhouse gases and with China set to increase its number of urban residents by 350-million over the next 20 years, the Bank says the case for urgent action is strong." Source and more here.
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