China is the leading producer of greenhouse gases and joins the United States as the largest consumers of energy. So U.S. officials say the world's two biggest economies agreeing to limit emissions and promote energy efficiency in buildings and industry "sends a strong message to the world" that this is an issue that needs to be addressed now.
Following that agreement with Chinese leaders, Secretary Kerry told an audience in Indonesia that Washington hopes this "unique partnership" with Beijing will help set an example for global leadership and global seriousness on climate change.
Kerry Warns About Global Climate Change
"Together we account for roughly 40 percent of the world’s emissions. But this is not just about China and the United States," Kerry said. "It is about every country on Earth doing whatever it can to pursue cleaner and healthier energy sources.
Kerry said scientific evidence compels the world to act.
"It is not a lack of ability that is the problem," Kerry said. "It is a lack of political resolve that is standing in our way.
The European Union is calling for a 40 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2030. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says that target is ambitious and affordable.
"It shows that we are beyond debate where we either have to be green or a defender of industry," Barroso said. "We believe these two issues are not contradictory, but can perfectly go together if handled smartly.
【3年高考2年模拟1年原创备战2017高考精品系列之英语:专题19 阅读理解——资讯报告类(原卷版)】相关文章:
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:21(含解析)
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:27(含解析)
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:11(含解析)
★ 2017年高考英语二轮复习精品资料:专题14 阅读理解(押题专练)(原卷版)
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:6(含解析)
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:23(含解析)
★ 2017年高考英语二轮复习精品资料:专题15 完形填空(押题专练)(原卷版)
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:9(含解析)
★ 2017年高考英语二轮复习精品资料:专题14 阅读理解(教学案)(原卷版)
★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练:22(含解析)
最新
2017-04-24
2017-04-24
2017-04-24
2017-04-24
2017-04-21
2017-04-21