Hey there! Have you heard about China’s big plans to help our planet? 🌿 Let’s dive in!
China’s Promise to the Earth
China has made a big promise: to stop increasing its carbon emissions before 2030 and to become carbon neutral before 2060. But what does that mean?
Carbon emissions are the gases we release when we use things like cars and factories that run on fossil fuels. They can heat up our planet, causing climate change.
Being carbon neutral means balancing out the carbon we emit by making sure we absorb the same amount, like planting more trees 🌳 or using clean energy.
Big Changes Are Happening
By 2022, China reduced its carbon emissions per person by over 51% compared to 2005! That’s like cutting more than half of the bad stuff we put into the air.
Guess what? Over half of the world’s new electric cars 🚗 are driving on China’s roads! China is also number one in the world for using wind and solar power. That’s energy from the wind and the sun! 🌬️☀️
China has been planting lots of trees too. In fact, it has the biggest area of planted forests in the world! More trees mean cleaner air and a happier planet.
People Around the World Are Impressed
A big survey asked people from 38 countries what they thought about China’s efforts. Over 80% of them said China is doing a great job fighting climate change! 🌍
- 83.5% said China is good at controlling greenhouse gases.
- 80.3% think China sets a good example by using clean energy.
- 85.4% appreciate China’s tree-planting efforts.
Helping Other Countries
China isn’t just working on its own. It’s helping other countries too, especially in places like Africa and Southeast Asia. They’re sharing things like satellites 🛰️, solar panels, and ideas for low-carbon living.
About 82% of people think China’s help is great for other countries tackling climate change.
A Leader in Climate Action
China has made caring for the environment a big part of its national plans. They’ve even put the idea of an ecological civilization in their Constitution, which is like the country’s rulebook.
Nearly 85% of people see China as a leader in global climate action. That’s a big deal!
Why It Matters
The Earth is our only home. 🏠❤️ When big countries like China take action, it helps everyone. Together, we can make the planet cleaner and more beautiful for all of us!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
