'Earth lab' to assist green transition
Source: http://www.china.org.cn/china/2022-10/19/content_78474408.htm
In Beijing's suburban Miyun district, a new "Earth lab" simulating the carbon circulation of the planet is expected to become a new tool in China's fight against climate change. The lab, the first of its kind in China, will help scientists study the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and lithosphere, as well as their interactions. By simulating the changes and interactions of the planet's multiple spheres, the "Earth lab" can calculate greenhouse gas emissions and predict global climate situations and temperature increases in the coming decades. Since China announced two years ago that it will peak carbon emissions before 2030 and strive for carbon neutrality before 2060, the country has made the realization of the "dual carbon" goals a priority of its long-term agenda. This pursuit of a low-carbon future was emphasized in the report delivered by Xi Jinping to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. In recent years, Miyun has been leading the city's green transition. All buses and taxis have gone electric, and a pilot project for net zero-emission housing has been launched. Miyun is a symbol of the country's tremendous efforts in climate response, which is regarded as crucial to the success of the global campaign to fight climate change.
As the world's largest developing country, with a population of 1.4 billion, China faces the daunting task of further growing its economy while reducing carbon emissions.