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China's rich provinces outsource emissions to less developed areas
2013-06-11 10:48:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Rich coastal provinces of China are outsourcing their greenhouse gas emissions by importing goods from less developed provinces, according to scientists. The practice makes it far less likely that China - the world's biggest emitter - will reach its climate goals, the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences said. "Recent studies have shown that the high standard of living enjoyed by people in the richest countries often come at the expense of CO2 emissions produced...
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