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In this article, the author mentions that China should upgrade its climate policy from reducing carbon intensity to setting a long-term cap on total emissions. Topics discussed include carbon dioxide mitigation, plans of the U.S. to cut carbon pollution from power plants and carbon emissions in China. It mentions that China should delink the relation between economic growth and emissions.

The author reflects on the testimony of Al Gore on climate change in the United States Congress. Gore's recommendations include reducing the emission levels, carbon tax, ban on incandescent light bulbs and new coal plants, corporate disclosure of carbon emissions and mileage standards for cars. The author also discusses the duties of politicians on climate change policy.