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China Warns of Climate Tipping Point, Vows to Press Ahead with Carbon Goals
China has cautioned the United Nations that failing to step up global climate action could push the world past a “point of no return,” while reaffirming its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2060.
In its latest submission to the U.N., Beijing stressed that it will stick to its long-term plan but is weighing stronger measures in the medium term to help keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Officials highlighted plans to scale back reliance on coal and increase investment in renewable energy to accelerate the energy transition.
Climate experts, however, argue that unless China delivers on its commitments faster, the world’s largest emitter risks undermining global efforts to curb catastrophic warming.
Activists warn that hesitation from China could stall momentum ahead of international climate negotiations, where governments are expected to raise their ambitions.
Under the Paris Agreement, nations pledged to limit temperature rise to “well below” 2°C, ideally 1.5°C, but progress has been slow.
China, as the world’s biggest source of carbon emissions, is seen as central to whether those targets can be met.
Scientists and U.N. officials have repeatedly warned that without sharper action by major polluters, the world could cross irreversible climate thresholds.
