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Which one among the following statements with regard to a climate deal adopted between USA and China in November 2014 is not correct?

Options

  1. AChina committed to cap its output of carbon pollution by the year 2030 or earlier
  2. BChina committed to increase its use of zero emission energy to 20 % by the year 2030
  3. CUSA agreed to reduce its emissions by 26 %-28 % below its year 2005 levels in the year 2025
  4. DBoth the countries agreed to completely phase out coal technologies by the year 2020

Correct answer

D. Both the countries agreed to completely phase out coal technologies by the year 2020

Step-by-step solution

The two countries have created the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center, which facilitates collaborative work in carbon capture and storage technologies, energy efficiency in buildings, and clean vehicles. It includes continued funding for three existing tracks on building efficiency, clean vehicles and advanced coal technology and launching a new track on the energy-water nexus.

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