Environmental Defense Fund: China's Coal Pledge is a Promising Move for Climate Action
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2021, by President Fred Krupp:
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In a United Nations address yesterday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged that China would not build new coal-fired power projects abroad, and would step up support for other developing countries to accelerate the transition to green and low-carbon energy.
"President Xi's announcement is encouraging news as govern . . .
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In a United Nations address yesterday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged that China would not build new coal-fired power projects abroad, and would step up support for other developing countries to accelerate the transition to green and low-carbon energy.
"President Xi's announcement is encouraging news as govern . . .