China’s Green Actions are Helping Our Planet! 🌏
Hi friends! Have you been feeling the heat lately? 🌞 Summers are getting hotter, and that’s because our Earth is warming up. But guess what? China is doing some really cool things to help cool down our planet! Let’s find out how. 🚀
Reducing Pollution 🌬️
China has promised to make less pollution. They want their carbon emissions to peak before 2030 and become carbon neutral before 2060. This means they aim to balance out the amount of carbon they put into the air with the amount they take out! Pretty neat, right?
By 2021, China had already cut down its carbon emissions per unit of GDP by over 50% compared to 2005! That’s like cutting a big cake into half the size. 🍰
Growing More Trees 🌲
Trees are like Earth’s lungs; they breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen. China has been planting lots and lots of trees! Now, about a quarter of China’s land is covered in forests. That’s a lot of trees grabbing carbon dioxide from the air! 🌳🌳🌳
Using Clean Energy ⚡
China is becoming a superhero in using clean energy like wind and solar power. In the first part of 2024, they added a HUGE amount of new clean energy, enough to power millions of homes! 🏠🏠🏠
By 2023, almost 40% of China’s electricity came from clean energy sources. That means less dirty fuels and more happy, clean air! 🌬️
Making Electric Cars 🚗
Have you seen electric cars zooming around your city? In China, they make and sell more new energy vehicles than anywhere else in the world! That’s great because electric cars don’t use gasoline, so they don’t pollute the air as much. 🌟
Helping Other Countries 🤝
China isn’t just keeping these good ideas to themselves. They’re helping other countries go green too! For example, in Sri Lanka and Ethiopia, China helped set up green energy projects that are helping thousands of people get clean power. 🌍
In Kazakhstan and Mali, China helped build wind farms and hydropower stations. These projects provide clean electricity to many people and reduce pollution. Isn’t that awesome? 😊
Working Together 🌐
China is working with lots of countries to fight climate change. They’ve signed agreements and started projects to make the world greener. Through initiatives like the Belt and Road, they’re sharing green ideas and technology with others. 🌱
Why It Matters ❤️
The Earth’s climate affects all of us. By making big efforts to reduce pollution and use clean energy, China is helping to protect our planet for future generations—that means you and me! 🌟
So let’s cheer on all the countries working hard to fight climate change. Maybe you can think of ways to be greener too! Every little bit helps our amazing Earth. 🌎
Reference(s):
China's green development contributes to global climate action
cgtn.com
