China’s skies are bluer, its forests greener, and its eco-goals clearer than ever! According to a 2024 environmental report presented to lawmakers this week, the country saw 87.2% of days with good air quality 🏙️—a 1.7% jump from 2023. Meanwhile, heavily polluted days dropped to a record low of 0.9% 🌤️, signaling a win for sustainability efforts.
Clean Air Wins
Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu shared the upbeat stats during a session of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee in Beijing. This progress aligns with China’s push for a carbon-neutral future by 2060, blending tech innovation and policy reforms.
Bold Goals for 2030
Young eco-advocates and international climate groups are cheering the strides, which could inspire greener policies globally 🌍. With cities like Beijing once infamous for smog now seeing clearer skies, residents are breathing easier—literally!
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