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State Council issues action plan to peak emissions by 2030

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Another day, another plan to reduce carbon emissions. On July 9, the State Council issued an action plan for peaking carbon emissions during the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) period. The plan repeats existing 2030 targets that include:

Reducing the economy's carbon and energy intensity levels by 17% an...