习近平总书记关切事｜绿色低碳点亮新生活——“双碳”目标在行动（下篇）

Core Viewpoint - The articles highlight China's commitment to green and low-carbon development, showcasing various initiatives and projects that promote sustainable living and transportation, as well as the integration of green practices into everyday life and infrastructure [3][6][18]. Group 1: Green Transportation Initiatives - The opening of the Shenyang-Baicheng high-speed railway significantly reduces travel time between Shenyang and Changbai Mountain from approximately 4 hours to 1 hour and 53 minutes, exemplifying a "green artery" in transportation [4][6]. - The construction of the railway prioritized minimal ecological disruption, opting for tunnel excavation to protect over 1,500 mature pine trees [4]. - Shenyang has seen a rise in electric public transport, with over 4,000 electric buses making up more than 70% of the total bus fleet, and the city is enhancing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure [7][9]. Group 2: Green Building and Energy - In Qinghai Province, the Ban Yan New Village has become China's first high-altitude "zero-carbon village," utilizing distributed photovoltaic systems to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity and reduce carbon emissions by 258 tons in 2024 [10][12]. - The Yellow River Hydropower Development Company has implemented various green building technologies, generating approximately 5.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reducing carbon emissions by 5,388 tons [13][14]. - By 2024, the area of newly constructed green buildings in urban areas is expected to reach 1.69 billion square meters, accounting for 97.9% of the total new construction area [14]. Group 3: Green Consumption Practices - The introduction of smart recycling cabinets in Kurle City allows residents to convert waste into resources, with over 287 cabinets deployed and participation from more than 100,000 residents [16][17]. - The "old for new" appliance replacement program in Shenyang has expanded significantly, with subsidies now covering 35 categories of products, encouraging consumers to adopt energy-efficient appliances [20][23]. - By 2024, over 70 million green smart products, including vehicles and home appliances, are projected to enter Chinese households, reflecting a shift towards sustainable consumption [24].