SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican officials are asking developed nations to reduce emissions by 45 percent by 2020.
Costa Rican Environmental Minister Jorge Rodriguez says the country's proposal for next week's international climate change summit also calls for greater financial support to poorer nations.
Rodriguez told reporters Tuesday that Costa Rica's proposal includes increased protection of forests and a goal of reducing emissions by 95 percent from their 1990 levels by 2050.
Last week China announced it would cut carbon emissions by 40 percent to 45 percent by 2020, compared with levels in 2005.
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