China to lower energy consumption
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China has recently announced its offer to pledge 40% – 45% reduction of its energy intensity by 2020 in the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen. Energy intensity refers to energy output per unit of gross domestic product.
With deep-seated habits of secrecy, China is having a hard time convincing the international community of its intention to honor the pledge they made recently.
Unlike emissions from smokestacks and tailpipes, energy intensity is difficult to gauge. Climate negotiators need to evaluate if the method proposed by the Chinese is measurable, reportable and verifiable. Read the full article here
By Maria Belgado
Tags: carbon emissions, China, cop15
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