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26 july 2010
China's Carbon Emissions May Reach Peak by 2030, State Researcher Says

China, the world’s biggest polluter, may see its carbon-dioxide emissions peak around 2030 as the country taps cleaner sources of energy, a researcher at a think tank run by the National Development and Reform Commission said.



26 july 2010
Emissions plan must maintain industry competitiveness
Australia’s emissions reduction policy must maintain the competitiveness of Australian export and import-competing industries - such as food and grocery - without exposing them to costs their competitors don’t face, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said.

19 july 2010
Government urged to invest more in low-carbon technologies

Britain needs to invest more in low-carbon technologies to reach its goal of cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, a climate advisory body to the government said on Monday. Skip related content



19 july 2010
Most vulnerable nations pledge climate action

 Six countries seen as most threatened by rising sea levels have vowed to cut their carbon emissions as a gesture of their commitment to fight global warming, the Maldivian government said.



14 july 2010
AUSTRALIA has called on China to do more to tackle climate change even though the Gillard Government does not have a scheme in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
As Labor works on a climate policy ahead of the election, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has tried to turn the attention to China.

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