China’s New Coal Lab in Xinjiang: Making Mining Safer and Greener! 🌟
Hey there! Did you know that coal is a type of rock we burn to make energy? In China, there’s a place called Xinjiang that has a lot of coal—about 40% of all the coal in the country! That’s a whole lot of coal. ⛰️
This week, scientists and experts from China’s top engineering team started a new laboratory in Xinjiang. A laboratory (or “lab” for short) is a place where people do experiments and try out new ideas. This lab is named after the Tianshan Mountains, a famous mountain range in Xinjiang. 🏔️
So, what’s the big idea? They want to make coal mining safer and better for the environment. Mining can sometimes be dangerous and can harm nature. But these scientists are working on new ways to mine coal that protect water resources, help the land heal after mining, and even mix coal with renewable energy like wind or solar power! 🌬️☀️
They are also looking into something called “coal bed methane,” which is a type of gas found near coal. It can be used as energy too! 💡
The leader of this project is a super-smart scientist named Peng Suping. He and his team are trying to make Xinjiang’s coal mining the best in the world—safe, smart, and good for the planet. 🌏
In 2023, Xinjiang mined a record amount of coal—457 million tonnes! That’s a 10.7% increase from the year before, and it makes Xinjiang the top coal-producing area in China. They even exported over 100 million tonnes to other places for the first time. 🚚💨
This new lab is getting help from local universities and big companies. Everyone is excited to make coal mining better for people and the environment. Isn’t it cool when science helps make the world a better place? 🤩
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
