Big news! The Chinese mainland now runs the world’s largest carbon market, covering 60% of national emissions, said Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu 🌏💚.
To date, 1.12 billion kW of coal-fired power and 950 million tonnes of crude steel capacity have received ultra-low emission upgrades. Think cleaner air, smoother urban vibes, and cooler tech hubs 😊✨.
They’ve also kicked off a voluntary greenhouse gas trading market and are building a carbon footprint management system for products—picture apps that track the eco-score of your sneakers or gadget ⚡📱.
Results? Days with good air quality are up by 1.7 percentage points year-on-year, and surface water quality improved by 0.7 points. Fresh breeze, clear rivers—just what city dwellers crave! 🌬️💧
Huang is confident the targets for the 14th Five-Year Plan will be met and hopes to finish on a high note, laying the groundwork for even greener progress ahead 🌿🚀.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
