天蓝、水清、山绿、城美！“数”看中国生态答卷

Core Viewpoint - The "Two Mountains" concept, which emphasizes the balance between ecological preservation and economic development, has significantly influenced China's environmental policies and practices over the past 20 years, leading to substantial improvements in ecological conditions and resource management [1]. Group 1: Environmental Improvements - The proportion of national surface water with good quality has reached 90.4%, surpassing 90% for the first time [4]. - The water quality of the Yangtze River has maintained Class II for five consecutive years, while the Yellow River has done so for three years [6]. - The proportion of good water quality in nearshore marine areas has reached 83.7% [6]. Group 2: Forest and Green Coverage - China's forest coverage rate has exceeded 25%, with forest stock exceeding 20 billion cubic meters, making it the world leader in artificial forest area [8]. - Over the past 20 years, China has contributed to 25% of the global increase in greening area, ranking first worldwide [8]. Group 3: Carbon Emission Reductions - Since 2012, carbon emission intensity has decreased by over 35%, reflecting efforts to combat pollution and reverse ecological degradation [12]. - During the first four years of the 14th Five-Year Plan, energy consumption per unit of GDP has decreased by 11.6%, equivalent to a reduction of 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, close to 50% of the EU's total carbon emissions by 2024 [15]. Group 4: Renewable Energy Development - China has established the largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system globally, with one-third of electricity generated being green energy [17]. Group 5: Tourism and Economic Impact - By 2024, national tourist attractions are expected to receive 6.76 billion visitors, generating total revenue of 481.42 billion yuan [20]. - The number of new energy vehicles is projected to reach 31.4 million by 2024, a fivefold increase from 4.92 million at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan, with the proportion of new energy buses rising from less than 20% ten years ago to 80% in 2024 [22].