Group 1 - China's ecological civilization construction is focusing on carbon reduction, with a shift towards a dual control system for carbon emissions and intensity [1] - The energy utilization efficiency has significantly improved, with a continuous decline in carbon dioxide emission intensity [1] - In Jiangxi's Jiujiang Chaisang District, an energy company processes around 2,000 tons of waste daily, generating approximately 1.1 million kWh of electricity for eight surrounding enterprises [1] Group 2 - By the end of May, the installed capacity of wind and solar power in China accounted for 45.7% of total installed capacity, surpassing that of coal-fired power [2] - The installed capacity of photovoltaic power has historically exceeded 1 billion kW, reflecting the optimization of China's energy structure [2] - A national-level green factory in Xi'an has reduced energy consumption per unit of output by over 30% in the past three years [2] Group 3 - The concept of green development is becoming more ingrained in society, as seen in Shenyang's metro system introducing a carbon points platform to encourage green commuting [3] - Since 2012, China's energy consumption intensity has decreased by over 26%, equivalent to saving 1.4 billion tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3 billion tons [3] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, energy consumption intensity and carbon emission intensity are projected to decrease by 3.8% and 3.4% respectively in 2024 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The theme of this year's Environment Day is "Beautiful China, I Take the Lead," emphasizing that everyone is a protector, builder, and beneficiary of the ecological environment, and that public participation is essential for environmental protection [1] Group 1: Public Participation in Environmental Protection - The carbon points platform launched by Shenyang Metro encourages citizens to engage in green travel by accumulating carbon points that can be exchanged for cash benefits [3][4] - The platform has attracted 150,000 registered users since its launch in January, indicating a growing public interest in sustainable practices [3] - Over 200 businesses have joined the platform, enhancing the variety of consumption scenarios and promoting green travel [8] Group 2: Community Initiatives and Volunteerism - In Qing Shan Village, Zhejiang, community volunteer activities are organized monthly to address local environmental issues, demonstrating grassroots involvement in ecological protection [10][12] - The "Natural Good Neighbor" program encourages local businesses to adopt sustainable practices, with over 80% of local hospitality businesses participating [12] - The Peace Community in Inner Mongolia has implemented a waste electrical appliance recycling program, successfully recovering over 1,800 appliances and reducing hazardous waste by 36% [14][16] Group 3: National Efforts and Volunteer Networks - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has launched the "Beautiful China, I Am an Actor" campaign, promoting public engagement in ecological protection through a set of ten behavioral norms [18] - There are approximately 300,000 ecological volunteer teams in the country, with over 35 million volunteers participating in more than 1.51 million projects [18] - The ongoing efforts aim to create a societal atmosphere that values ecological civilization, encouraging individuals and communities to actively participate in environmental protection [18]