Core Viewpoint - The report presented by the State Council indicates that the ecological environment quality in China continues to improve in 2024, with significant reductions in air pollution and improvements in water quality [1][2]. Group 1: Air Quality Improvement - The average concentration of PM2.5 in cities at or above the prefecture level is 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7% [1]. - The proportion of days with good air quality is 87.2%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The proportion of heavily polluted days is 0.9%, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The number of cities meeting air quality standards has increased to 222, up by 19 cities compared to the previous year [1]. Group 2: Water Quality Improvement - The proportion of surface water quality in categories I to III is 90.4%, an increase of 1.0 percentage point year-on-year, surpassing 90% for the first time [1]. - The proportion of water quality in category V or worse is 0.6%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - Groundwater quality remains stable, and the seawater quality in China's jurisdictional waters is generally stable [1]. Group 3: Soil and Ecological Stability - The risk of soil environmental issues has been effectively controlled, with a downward trend in heavy metal content at key monitoring points [1]. - The trend of worsening soil pollution has been initially curbed, and the overall natural ecological status remains stable [1]. Group 4: Compliance with Planning Goals - All ecological environment quality improvement indicators for 2024 have successfully met annual targets, exceeding the timeline requirements of the 14th Five-Year Plan [2]. - The report emphasizes the need to ensure the completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan goals and strive for better results in reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, chemical oxygen demand, and ammonia nitrogen [2].
人大常委会丨报告显示2024年全国生态环境质量持续改善
Xin Hua Wang·2025-04-27 12:42