Beijing: Coal still ranks high on China’s energy consumption source list, but that does not mean there will be any lessening of the nation’s arduous efforts to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and realize carbon neutrality net zero carbon dioxide emissions before 2060.
To realize the ambitious goals as energy consumption keeps rising with GDP growth, the world’s largest developing country needs to simultaneously increase its renewable energy supply and further enhance energy efficiency, experts said.
They also said that increasing the renewable energy supply will be a tough process that needs comprehensive and systematic preparations in the country’s energy system.
They made the remarks after a key meeting of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which was held in October to deliberate on priorities for the country’s next five years and beyond, made a series of proposals related to carbon reduction.
According to the proposals, which were released in early November, the country will draft a national action plan for the 2030 target while supporting regions where conditions permit to peak the emissions first. It will also set compulsory targets on energy conservation and emission reduction as it endeavors to see continuous environmental improvement.
The country will make intensified efforts to construct an intelligent energy system while promoting the country’s capabilities in absorbing and storing renewable energy, it said.
–The Daily Mail-CGTN
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