国际清洁空气蓝天日 | 中国大气污染治理成就获高度肯定

Group 1 - The theme of this year's International Clean Air Blue Sky Day is "Running for Air" [1] - Air pollution is identified as the largest environmental health risk today, and everyone has a responsibility to protect the atmosphere [3] - Beijing has transformed from a city with severe air pollution to one of the cleanest capital cities globally, showcasing China's efforts in air quality improvement [3] Group 2 - China has implemented effective public policies that have established a solid institutional guarantee for ecological environment improvement [5] - Collaboration among various sectors, including private and state-owned enterprises, has been emphasized to create a better environment for all [5] - Beijing's practices serve as a successful model for ecological governance, providing valuable lessons for similar cities worldwide [5] Group 3 - Over the past decade, China's GDP has increased by 69%, while PM2.5 concentration has decreased by 57%, and heavy pollution days have reduced by 92% [7] - China has achieved significant air quality improvements while maintaining an economic growth rate of over 5% [7] - By 2060, PM2.5 concentration is expected to drop to single digits [8] Group 4 - Since the implementation of the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan in 2013, major measures have led to a historic transformation in air pollution control [10] - The average PM2.5 concentration in China has decreased from 72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024 [10] Group 5 - Future emission reduction potential through end-of-pipe treatment will diminish, but ongoing efforts in the "14th Five-Year Plan" and "15th Five-Year Plan" will continue to promote low-carbon energy transition [12] - By 2060, non-fossil energy is expected to account for 72% of primary energy consumption, with renewable energy generation exceeding 70% [12] - The transition to clean energy in various sectors will further reduce PM2.5 and ozone levels [12]