China to promise cuts in greenhouse gases

"The Chinese government is preparing to adopt its first programme to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming. Although some reports suggest the plan will not include quantitative reduction targets, a senior official said on Tuesday that the country would seek to reduce carbon dioxide emissions "by 10% over the next five years".

Several recent government reports, however, have underlined China's poor performance in meeting its own environmental targets..." (from www.newscientist.com)

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