China Dampens Hopes for an Early Peak in Carbon Emissions

Recent statements from Chinese authorities about the postponement of their plan to reach a peak in carbon emissions have created a wave of disappointment among environmentalists and investment firms. It was expected that China, as one of the world's largest carbon sources, would reach this target by 2030; however, new measures aimed at supporting economic growth put this strategy into question. As a result, experts now believe that hopes for an early peak in emissions may be unjustified.

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