China says to cut carbon intensity 40-45pct by 2020

BEIJING | Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:14am EST

BEIJING Nov 26 (Reuters) - China will reduce its carbon intensity -- the amount of carbon dioxide emitted for each unit of GDP -- 40 to 45 percent by 2020, compared with 2005 levels, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.

"This is a voluntary action taken by the Chinese government based on its own national conditions and is a major contribution to the global effort in tackling climate change," Xinhua said, quoting the State Council or cabinet. (Reporting by Emma Graham-Harrison; Editing by David Fogarty) ((emma.graham-harrison@thomsonreuters.com; +86 10 6627 1203; Reuters Messaging: emma.graham-harrison@reuters.net)) ((If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com))
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