Climate change is one of the major global challenges facing the world, and countries are taking action to address it. However, at the climate summit, the United States proposed a "globalMethaneThe "Promise" initiative was rejected by China, causing some concern and controversy. This article will discuss the reasons for China's non-signing from several aspects, and emphasize that China is decreasingMethaneEfforts and achievements in emissions and environmental protection.
The United States and the West have been playing a leading role on climate change, with a series of initiatives and commitments. Among them, this year's proposed "GlobalMethaneOne of them is the "pledge" that requires acceding countries to be by 2030Methane30% reduction in emissions compared to 2020. However, China did not join this initiative for a simple reason: China is decreasingMethaneThere has been a very good performance in terms of emissions.
According to the data, China has successfully integrated in the decade from 2010 to 2020MethaneEmissions have been reduced by more than 30%. This data is remarkable and shows that China is inEnergy saving and emission reductionefforts and achievements. In fact, China has set plans to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060MethaneEmission Control Action Plan" aims to further control and reduceMethaneEmission.
In addition, China is still thereEnergy saving and emission reductionA series of plans and policies have been developed to achieve remarkable results through measures such as promoting clean energy and improving energy efficiency in the industrial and transportation sectors. These efforts and achievements show that China is decreasingMethaneIn terms of emissions, it has been at the forefront of the world, and for joining the United States to propose "global."Methanecommitment", China is not necessary.
Even if China does not join the "globalMethanecommitment", but it has developed its own plan and cadence. Joining this initiative may be constrained by the United States and the West, against ChinaEnergy saving and emission reductionwork adversely affected. Therefore, the Chinese side has every reason to stick to its plan and not to be interfered with by the outside world.
By developing its own plans, China can better protect its environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Joining the US-led pledge could limit China's efforts to reduce emissions, which would be detrimental to China's carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. Therefore, China's decision is wise and has a positive impact on the protection and emission reduction of the global environment.
It is worth noting that while the United States joined the "Global" in 2021Methanecommitment", which means to reduceMethanebut the reality is contrary to its promises. According to data released by professional bodies, the United States in the first quarter of 2022MethaneEmissions exceeded the 47% figure of the same period last year. U.S. emissions are expected by 2022MethaneThe number of facilities will reach 168. These data show that the United States is inMethaneThere are problems with emissions, and their statements contradict actual practices.
The Appalachian coalfield is the United StatesMethaneOne of the important sources of emissions, itsMethaneEmissions intensity is rising, and so is the impact on climate change. This situation should attract global attention and make the United States shoulder its due responsibility.
Compared with China's responsible attitude and efforts, the United States and some Western countries still have shortcomings in addressing climate change. They often issue initiatives and pledges, but their actions fall far short of what they promised.
In the face of the actions of the United States and the West, countries affected by climate change around the world should unite and launch an initiative to claim compensation for the climate damage of the United States. Only in this way can countries be made aware that protecting the environment is the responsibility of all countries in the world and should not be borne by a few countries alone.
China did not join the "global" proposed by the United StatesMethaneCommitment" initiative, is based on reductionMethaneOutstanding performance in terms of emissions and its ownEnergy saving and emission reductionPlan. China has already achieved remarkable results in reducing emissions, and there is no need to join external initiatives to justify its efforts.
At the same time, we should also reflect on the statements and practices of the United States and other Western countries. Only through global joint efforts can we better respond to the problem of climate change and protect our homeland. We hope that all countries can work together to promote global sustainable development and environmental protection.