During the National Two Sessions, the terms carbon peak and carbon neutrality were written into the government work report for the first time. Almost at the same time, public opinion and the media paid sharp attention to carbon peak and carbon neutrality. What benefits will it bring to China to climb up and achieve carbon peak and carbon neutrality? At present, more than 50 countries in the world have achieved carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. To achieve this goal, it can mainly bring about green development. For high-carbon countries, we must complete these two tasks if we insist on taking the path of green and low-carbon transformation. To achieve this goal, reduce the use of high-carbon fossil energy and fulfill the responsibilities that developing countries should bear.
1. What is carbon peak and carbon neutrality?
Both the names Carbon Neutral and Carbon Peak have the word carbon in them, which refers to carbon dioxide. Carbon peak refers to the total emissions of carbon dioxide reaching a historical peak within a certain plateau period. Although the total amount of carbon emissions will fluctuate during this test period, the overall trend is gentle, and the total carbon emissions will fall back later. Carbon neutrality refers to the total carbon dioxide emissions produced directly or indirectly by companies and individuals over a period of time. The current main cause of harm to human survival and development and climate change is the carbon dioxide emissions after the industrial revolution. Addressing global climate change has been frequently put on the agenda in recent years, and controlling carbon emissions is the key to solving this problem. 2. International responsibilities must be assumed
At present, my country’s oil and gas resources are relatively small in scale, but coal resources are quite abundant. Therefore, the economy developed by relying on the coal industry has become an important step in the layout of China's industrial structure. However, with the intensification of environmental damage in recent years and the adjustment of energy structure, carbon reduction has become a necessary development goal. The World United Nations Climate Conference also requires us to pay attention to historical responsibilities in the division of carbon emission reduction responsibilities among developing countries, participate in reducing the use of high-carbon fossil energy, develop new energy, and research and develop environmentally friendly technologies. 3. The benefits of achieving carbon neutrality and carbon peaking
Currently, our country is working towards carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. The prerequisite for achieving carbon neutrality is to achieve carbon peaking and actively develop new energy sources. Strengthen my country's forest reserves, achieve the 30-year goal of total carbon emissions, deepen the reform of the consumption structure dominated by high-carbon energy, and contribute to China's green economic development. The biggest benefit of achieving carbon neutrality and carbon peaking is that it can develop a sustainable green economy, and it also has a positive effect on China's environmental governance.