Mexico ups target for cutting emissions

Mexico announced Saturday it's raising target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting the rollout of renewable energy.

Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Mexico would aim to reduce emissions by 35%. To achieve this goal, Mexico will double its investments in clean energy over the next eight years, expand protected forest areas, boost electric car use and reduce methane emissions from its natural gas industry.

The minister announced the new target alongside U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on the sidelines of the U.N. climate talks in Egypt.