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When The Biggest Polluters Lead on Climate, Others Will Follow
"What about China?" is a common refrain when Oregonians talk about tackling climate change. "If not them, why us?"
It's time for the question to change. The United States and China–the world’s top two emitters of climate pollution–are taking the reigns on a unique opportunity to lead on climate.
Last November, the US and China made a joint announcement on climate change targets. This set the stage for President Obama to submit US targets in international climate negotiations. The President outlined how the US plans to cut climate pollution to 26-28% below its 2005 levels by 2025 by freezing construction of new coal-fired power plants, ...