China more ambitious than EU on climate

[mailchimp_signup][/mailchimp_signup]China’s plan envisages a 64% increase in renewable energy to 427 gigawatts, while Europe’s target is 322GW; and China is likely to introduce a 30% reduction target for both fuel consumption and carbon emissions from new vehicles.

E3G says the EU must cut emissions by 30% by 2020 if European wants to remain a leader on climate issues and environmental technology.

• The World Meteorological Organisation says 2010 was the warmest year since global temperature records began in 1850. Last year was 0.53C warmer than the average for the period 1961-90, which is generally seen as a point of reference.