California's plan to ban new sales of fossil-fuel cars and China's first target for net-zero carbon emissions are the latest signs that global climate action is beginning to accelerate, analysts say | p_hannam
California's plan to ban new sales of fossil-fuel cars and China's first target for net-zero carbon emissions are the latest signs that global climate action is beginning to accelerate, analysts say.
The volley of announcements comes days after the Morrison government detailed its plans to promote low-carbon technologies, such as carbon capture and storage, but has continued to avoid setting a target date to reach net-zero carbon emissions unlike many of its biggest trading partners.California has long-set vehicle emissions standards that have shaped targets in the US and globally because of the buying power of the state's 40 million-odd residents.
The state is in the midst of its worst wildfire season on record and another big heatwave is due to arrive in days. A spokesman for Energy Minister Angus Taylor said the government's goal was to cut the cost of new technologies, reducing emissions and creating jobs in the process. "China will scale up its [national emissions goal] by adopting more vigorous policies and measures," President Xi said. "We aim to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060."
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