Near-zero carbon emissions ≠ 0, which emission reduction progress has been made under the new requirements

The Tsinghua University report pointed out that the deep emission reduction path to achieve the 2°C temperature rise control target by 2050 requires the realization of nearly zero carbon dioxide emissions, and the net carbon dioxide emissions need and may be reduced to about 2 billion tons

According to the information, “near-zero carbon emissions” refers to the comprehensive utilization of low-carbon technologies, methods and means, as well as the increase of forest carbon sinks and other carbon neutral mechanisms to reduce carbon emissions, which can be used in construction, transportation, energy, agriculture, forestry, and waste treatment.

According to documents issued by relevant government departments, "near zero carbon emissions" are more demanding than "low carbon emissions"

In this regard, industry experts suggest that "near zero carbon emissions" covers different fields, elements and different models, and implementation should follow the principles of multiple measures and system integration to ensure that the state and effects of "near zero" carbon emissions are sustainable

In order to achieve this goal, our country has launched explorations in this field in recent years, and new practices have been adopted in localities and enterprises

In 2015, China put forward the “implementation of near-zero carbon emission zone demonstration projects” and determined the goal of “building 50 demonstration projects by 2020”, indicating that it will explore urban low-carbon development models from the entire process of planning, construction, operation, and management

On September 26, 2020, Xiamen took the lead in building the first near-zero carbon emission demonstration zone in the whole province-Dongpingshan near-zero carbon emission demonstration zone

According to very few relevant persons in charge, as of now, 354 LED solar street lights have been installed and put into use in the Dongpingshan Near-Zero Carbon Emission Demonstration Zone, with an estimated annual emission reduction of about 49 tons of carbon dioxide; there is also a pure electric bus line, Three pure electric buses have been put into use, and the annual emission reduction is estimated to be about 29 tons of carbon dioxide

In addition, Hubei will also join it

The "Implementation Plan" focuses on near-zero-carbon towns, near-zero-carbon parks, near-zero-carbon community pilots, near-zero-carbon campus pilots, and near-zero-carbon commercial pilots, and encourages different types of pilot areas to explore "university + park + The “community” linkage innovation model has built a near-zero carbon emission zone into a comprehensive demonstration area and agglomeration area for green technological innovation

Tus Environmental Technology Development Co.

Although China has made some progress in near-zero carbon emissions, there is still a long way to go

It can be seen that, guided by the initial goal, China still needs to further increase the intensity and process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions