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China says to cut carbon intensity 40 to 45 percent by 2020

BEIJING
Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:15am EST

BEIJING (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.

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"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)
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