China is using more wind and solar power to reduce emissions. This could mean emissions reached a peak in 2023, which would be a big step in fighting climate change. Emissions were highest in 2023 because the economy was recovering from COVID-19. But now, China has added lots of wind and solar power to its electricity grid, and emissions from construction have decreased.
A recent study shows that China’s carbon emissions stayed the same between July and September 2024. This means that emissions in 2024 might stay the same as in 2023 or even decrease slightly. This is important for global climate efforts because China has been a big reason for rising emissions worldwide.
China aims to stop increasing emissions before 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2060. But experts say more needs to be done because China has a big impact on climate change. It is crucial for China to reduce emissions quickly to help the world avoid severe climate problems.
China is adding more solar and wind power to meet the growing demand for electricity. This year, solar power in China is expected to grow as much as Australia’s total power generation in 2023. Despite this progress, coal and gas use has increased, leading to higher CO2 emissions from the power sector.
Vocabulary List:
- Emissions /ɪˈmɪʃənz/ (noun): The act of releasing something especially gas or radiation into the atmosphere.
- Renewable /rɪˈnjuːəbl/ (adjective): Relating to a resource that is replaced naturally and can be replenished such as wind or solar energy.
- Climate /ˈklaɪmət/ (noun): The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
- Impact /ˈɪmpækt/ (noun): The effect or influence of one person thing or action on another.
- Electricity /ɪˌlɛktrɪˈsɪti/ (noun): A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons.
- Demand /dɪˈmænd/ (noun): The desire of consumers to purchase goods and services at given prices.
