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Time to Target Chinese Emissions

While much of the world is looking to slash emissions by unprecedented margins, Chinese emissions continue to grow every year – in 2020 alone, China contributed 27% of total global emissions. The Biden administration needs to apply pressure now, or risk losing the gains made by American and ally emissions reductions.

China's emissions now eclipse the developed world — preventing climate protection by Paul Bledsoe, The Hill

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