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New Delhi:
China
- World's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases
- Has announced 40-45% cuts in carbon intensity by 2020
- Wants rich countries to cut emissions by 40% by 2020
- Wants rich nations to pay 1% of annual GDP to help other countries adapt
- World's second biggest polluter
- Has agreed to cut emissions by 15% subject to Congress approval
- Against Kyoto-style treaty imposing legal obligations
- Bill to cap emissions stuck in Senate
- Obama: We understand the gravity of climate change, determined to act
- World's third largest polluter
- Will cut 20% emissions by 2020 if other big emitters take tough action
- Wants rich countries to make 80-95% cuts by 2050
- Wants developing nations to slow emissions growth
- World's fourth largest polluterHas announced 20-25% cuts in carbon intensity by 2020
- Opposed to legally binding emission targets
- Wants rich countries to lead the way, cut emissions by 40% by 2020
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