The work done in this regard is contained in a seven-chapter document released by the Information Office of the State Council (Cabinet), under the title “China’s Green Development in the New Era”.

According to the document, China has achieved good results in promoting a low-carbon scheme and clean energy, with the construction of large-scale hydroelectric power plants, wind and photovoltaic parks in deserts, maritime spaces, barren and rocky lands, as well as in urban and rural settlements.

The text mentions an increase in the generation of electricity produced by the incineration of urban solid waste as well, the use of nuclear energy in a safe and orderly manner, plus the development of hydrogen-powered systems.

“Thanks to these efforts, the share of clean energy sources in total energy consumption increased from 14.5 percent in 2012 to 25.5 percent by the end of 2021, while the share of (the usage of) coal decreased from 68.5 percent to 56 percent during the same period”.

The written information specified that at the end of 2021, the installed capacity of renewable energy in China stood at more than one billion kilowatts, which represents 44.8 percent of the total installed capacity nationwide.

It also referred to the construction of an ecological transport network that focuses on greater use of railways, waterways and less polluting vehicles.

Among other issues, the document also mentioned the expansion of the system of protected areas to guarantee eco-environmental conservation, which has made it possible to increase forest cover and the populations of many animal species.

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