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Sam Geall

U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping can raise a glass to their surprise announcement on climate change. But experts say it’s just a start.

Barack Obama and Xi Jinping look to a future with lower carbon emissions

Environment

After months of negotiations, the US and China have agreed to set targets for lowering their carbon emissions. It’s not going to solve climate change. But the deal is something to build on.

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