China's carbon trading hits 7.02M metric tons in 1st month

China's national carbon market has registered 7.02 million metric tons of carbon emission quotas since its launch last month, with a total turnover of 355 million yuan (US$54.78 million), an official said at a press conference Wednesday.

August 19, 2021

Official: China's urban air quality improves

China has effectively improved its urban air quality, as 87% of the days in 2020 were reported to have good or excellent air quality in its cities at or above the prefecture level, a 5.8-percentage-point increase from 2015, according to a press conference Wednesday.

August 18, 2021

China's carbon market running smoothly: Ministry

China's national carbon market has been operating smoothly since it started trading last month, a senior official said Wednesday.

August 19, 2021

Nation set to optimize energy mix, industry

China will strive to optimize its energy mix and industrial structure during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) to improve air quality while forging ahead with its ambitious climate targets, a leading environmental official said on Wednesday.

August 19, 2021

China reports across-the-board improvements in eco-environment

China has seen across-the-board improvements in its eco-environment over the past few years amid the country's intensifying efforts to spur green development.

August 19, 2021

Ministry: China no longer waste dump for developed nations

The time when China was a dumping site for developed countries has gone forever, Huang Runqiu, minister of ecology and environment, said on Wednesday.

August 18, 2021