US envoy John Kerry woos China over climate:
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.
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Kerry heads to Shanghai for climate talksThe US climate envoy will discuss climate cooperation with China before President Biden’s virtual summit next week.
- After a major diplomatic dispute at the United Nations, both sides hope to cooperate on plans for drastic emissions cuts.
- The US wants China to end construction of coal-fired power stations and stop financing coal projects abroad, while China seeks more US funding for clean technology and climate adaptation as well as deeper US emissions cuts.
- President Joe Biden is expected to announce the formal US offer before or during the summit, while the US is being urged to cut emissions by 57% to 63% below 2005 levels this decade.
- China has pledged to peak its emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060, but is likely to be pressed to explain the policies needed to meet those targets.
China's co-operation was 'absolutely critical' to battle the climate crisis.— John Kerry, speaking to CNN, said China's co-operation was 'absolutely critical' to battle the climate crisis.
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