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US eyes greater Sino-US co-op against climate change
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-18 15:51 SHANGHAI: US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said in Shanghai Friday that he expected cooperation between China and the United Stated in the fields of clean energy technology and carbon emission elimination would benefit both countries in the campaign against climate change.
"I want China and the United States to lead the world and save the planet from irreversible climate change. "We all share the same atmosphere, and if we do not act, we will all suffer from the coastal flooding, unpredictable weather and agricultural damage," he added. Locke spoke highly of China's efforts in eliminating carbon emissions. He said that developing new clean energy could create jobs in America, help promote renewable energy and curb pollution in China. "So much of US direct investment in China created win-win opportunities for both workers in America and workers in China and benefit the climate in the world and planet as well," Locke said. He later attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of the United States Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo site. |