This paper analyzed the current situation and development trends of energy consumption and carbon emissions,and the current situation and development trend of coal consumption in China.In the context of recently estab...This paper analyzed the current situation and development trends of energy consumption and carbon emissions,and the current situation and development trend of coal consumption in China.In the context of recently established carbon peak and carbon neutralization targets,this paper put forward the main problems associated with the green and low-carbon development and utilization of coal.Five key technological innovation directions in mining were proposed,including green coal development,intelligent and efficient mining,low-carbon utilization and conversion of coal,energy conservation and emission reduction,carbon capture,utilization and storage(CCUS).Focusing on the above technological innovation directions,it is suggested to carry out three basic theories,including the theory of green efficient intelligent mining,clean and low-carbon utilization and transformation of coal,and CCUS.Meanwhile,it is proposed to develop 12 key technologies,including green coal mining and ecological environment protection,efficient coal mining and intelligent mine construction,key technologies and equipment for efficient coal processing,underground coal gasification and mining,ultra-high parameter and ultra-supercritical power generation technology,intelligent and flexible coal-fired power generation technology,new power cycle coal-fired power generation technology,the development of coal-based special fuels,coal-based bulk and specialty chemicals,energy conservation and consumption reduction,large-scale and low-cost carbon capture,CO_(2) utilization and storage.Finally,necessary measures from the governmental perspective were also proposed.展开更多
The carbon market auction mechanism is an important policy tool for carbon pricing and a key mechanism that supports carbon emission neutralization,especially for China.A few systematic studies exist on China’s carbo...The carbon market auction mechanism is an important policy tool for carbon pricing and a key mechanism that supports carbon emission neutralization,especially for China.A few systematic studies exist on China’s carbon market auction mechanism.This article focuses on the five auction mechanisms in Chinese pilot emission trading schemes(ETS),reviews the structures and bidding situation of the five-pilot auction mechanism,extracts the similarities,and analyzes their different features,such as auction mode,bidding scale,participants,pricing mode,auction frequency,and so on.This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the carbon allowance auction mechanism in the Guangdong pilot ETS of China,including its development and the evolution of the key elements,its operational effects,and related disputes.Finally,this study puts forward the trend forecast and suggestions for the Chinese allowance auction mechanism,such as the time window of launching national allowance auctions,the most likely auction mode,carbon pricing,and bidding revenue management.Carbon pricing by auction is the most powerful policy tool for addressing carbon emissions reduction and implementing the Glasgow Climate Pact.展开更多
The“3060”goal demonstrates China’s responsibility in actively responding to global climate,enhances China’s voice and influence in climate governance,and sets an example of energy conservation and emission reducti...The“3060”goal demonstrates China’s responsibility in actively responding to global climate,enhances China’s voice and influence in climate governance,and sets an example of energy conservation and emission reduction for developing countries.As the main institutions that educate people for the Party and the country,colleges and universities have the responsibility to explore the realization path of carbon peak and carbon neutralization against the new problems encountered in the practice of energy conservation and emission reduction in colleges and universities.In response to the national strategy and the action plan of the Ministry of Education,taking the carbon practice of China University of Geosciences(Beijing)as the starting point,this paper conducts benchmarking research on the path of carbon peak and carbon neutralization in universities through the ecological factor method,campus carbon footprint,and questionnaire analysis.展开更多
To avoid carbonate precipitation for CO_(2) electrolysis,developing CO_(2) conversion in an acid electrolyte is viewed as an ultimately challenging technology.In Nature,Xia et al.recently explored a proton-exchange me...To avoid carbonate precipitation for CO_(2) electrolysis,developing CO_(2) conversion in an acid electrolyte is viewed as an ultimately challenging technology.In Nature,Xia et al.recently explored a proton-exchange membrane system for reducing CO_(2) to formic acid with a Pb±Pb SO_(4) composite catalyst derived from waste lead-acid batteries based on the lattice carbon activation mechanism.Up to 93%Faradaic efficiency was realized when formic acid was produced by this technology.展开更多
On September 22nd, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping made a solemn commitment to peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality to the international community at the general debate of the 75th UN General Assembl...On September 22nd, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping made a solemn commitment to peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality to the international community at the general debate of the 75th UN General Assembly, and put forward the goal that "China will strive to reach the peak of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060". On March 15th, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over the 9th meeting of the Central Committee of Finance and Economics, stressing that "we should build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system, control the total amount of fossil energy, focus on improving the utilization efficiency, implement renewable energy substitution actions, deepen the reform of power system, and build a new power system with new energy as the main body. Electric power is an important basic industry related to peoples lives. The safety supervision and operation of power system is the premise of the sustainable development of power industry, which plays an important role in the development of national economy. Especially under the current power market conditions, it is very important to strengthen the research on the safety management of power system to ensure the normal power supply of national economy. At the same time, it can improve the operation and management of the power system, and improve its ability to respond to various emergencies. This paper introduces the advantages of implementing carbon neutrality in electric power industry, deeply studies various factors that affect the safety supervision of electric power operation under the influence of "double carbon", and puts forward effective measures to strengthen the safety of electric power dispatching management, so as to provide guidance for improving the safety of electric power operation in China.展开更多
Todays energy problem has become an urgent problem to be solved in China and even in the world. The realization of the 2030 peak carbon dioxide emissions and 2060 carbon neutral (double carbon) targets is both related...Todays energy problem has become an urgent problem to be solved in China and even in the world. The realization of the 2030 peak carbon dioxide emissions and 2060 carbon neutral (double carbon) targets is both related to Chinas healthy and sustainable development and the objective need of human sustainable development, i.e. green and low carbon circular development. This paper analyzes the characteristics of contract energy management, and puts forward the concept of tradable contract carbon asset management according to the development of dual-carbon situation in our country. It also compares and analyzes the similarities and differences between contract energy management and contract carbon asset management. Through the demand analysis of contract carbon asset management, it elaborates in detail how to carry out contract energy management, the existing problems in the current industry and puts forward suggestions for the follow-up development of contract energy management. Contract carbon asset management has the characteristics of novel management model and obvious effect of changing carbon emission structure. It will play an important role in Chinas energy structure transformation management in the future and will greatly promote the development of Chinas dual carbon industry.展开更多
"Promoting green development and realizing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature" is an important goal of the countrys "14 Five Year Plan". Whether this goal can be achieved will directly af..."Promoting green development and realizing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature" is an important goal of the countrys "14 Five Year Plan". Whether this goal can be achieved will directly affect the transformation of Chinas economic and social development mode. The focus of this paper is based on the analysis of the current situation and challenges of green finance under the background of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization. On this basis, it puts forward some reference measures for the future development of green finance in China to help China achieve the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization as soon as possible.展开更多
Global land monsoon precipitation(GLMP)is highly sensitive to changes in interhemispheric thermal contrast(ITC).Amplified interhemispheric asymmetries of GLMP due to enhanced ITC driven by high-level anthropogenic emi...Global land monsoon precipitation(GLMP)is highly sensitive to changes in interhemispheric thermal contrast(ITC).Amplified interhemispheric asymmetries of GLMP due to enhanced ITC driven by high-level anthropogenic emissions are expected to simultaneously increase the probability of regional floods and droughts,threatening ecosystems within global terrestrial monsoon regions and the freshwater supply for billions of residents in these areas.In this study,the responses of GLMP to the evolution of ITC toward the carbon neutrality goal are assessed using multimodel outputs from a new model intercomparison project(CovidMIP).The results show that the Northern Hemisphere-Southern Hemisphere(NH-SH)asymmetry of GLMP in boreal summer weakens during the 2040s,as a persistent reduction in well-mixed greenhouse gas(WMGHG)emissions leads to a downward trend in the ITC after 2040.At the same time,the reduction in WMGHG emissions dampens the Eastern Hemisphere-Western Hemisphere(EH-WH)asymmetry of GLMP by inducing La Niña-like cooling and enhancing moisture transport to Inner America.The resulting increases in land monsoon precipitation(LMP)may alleviate drought under the global warming scenario by about 19%-25%and 7%-9%in the WH and SH monsoon regions,respectively.However,a persistent reduction in aerosol emissions in Asia will dominate the increases in LMP in this region until the mid-21st century,and these increases may be approximately 23%-60%of the growth under the global warming scenario.Our results highlight the different rates of response of aerosol and WMGHG concentrations to the carbon neutrality goal,leading to various changes in LMP at global and regional scales.展开更多
Understanding the dynamics of vegetation carbon sequestration(VCS)is essential for regional carbon neutrality strategies.This study revealed the spatiotemporal patterns of VCS and its relationship with anthropogenic c...Understanding the dynamics of vegetation carbon sequestration(VCS)is essential for regional carbon neutrality strategies.This study revealed the spatiotemporal patterns of VCS and its relationship with anthropogenic carbon emissions(ACEs)in Shandong Province,China during 2000-2020,and identified the sensitivity factors affecting VCS.The results show that:1)VCS increased consistently from 193.45 million t to 256.41 million t,with high values areas concentrated in the central,northeastern,and southeastern mountainous and hilly regions,while low values were found in water bodies and urban built-up areas.At the city level,Linyi,Yantai,Binzhou,and Jinan experienced the most significant rises-reaching up to 243000 t/yr.At the county level,Pingdu,Qixia,and Yiyuan also showed substantial growth,each exceeding 30400 t/yr.2)Digital Elevation Molde(DEM)was identified as the dominant natural factor influencing VCS distribution,while land use optimization measures,especially afforestation and farmland conversion in sloped terrain,were the primary human drivers of VCS increase.3)Urbanization and carbon neutrality were not mutually exclusive.While urban expansion locally reduced VCS,rural emigration enhanced carbon sinks in surrounding areas,partially offsetting urban losses.This compensatory mechanism supported VCS increases in nearly all cities and 90% of counties.Nevertheless,with ACEs continuing to rise and the offset ratio by VCS declining,achieving carbon neutrality requires regional strategies that integrate with accelerated energy conservation,emission reduction technologies,and energy transition.These findings provide a scientific basis for decomposing carbon neutrality targets across cities and counties in Shandong and a reference for developing localized land use policies in similar regions.展开更多
Energy storage is a key factor in the drive for carbon neutrality and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)may have an important role in this.Their intrinsic sp2 covalent structure gives them excellent electrical conductivity,mechan...Energy storage is a key factor in the drive for carbon neutrality and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)may have an important role in this.Their intrinsic sp2 covalent structure gives them excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical strength,and chemical stability,making them suitable for many uses in energy storage,such as lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Currently,their use in LIBs mainly focuses on conductive networks,current collectors,and dry electrodes.The review outlines advances in the use of CNTs in the cathodes and anodes of LIBs,especially in the electrode fabrication and mechanical sensors,as well as providing insights into their future development.展开更多
Coal-based soild wastes(CBSWs)are industrial byproducts that can be harmful to the environment.The exploitation and utilization of CBsWs offer societal advantages such as resource conservation,pollution reduction,and ...Coal-based soild wastes(CBSWs)are industrial byproducts that can be harmful to the environment.The exploitation and utilization of CBsWs offer societal advantages such as resource conservation,pollution reduction,and cost-effective production.However,environmentally sustainable management remains a worldwide challenge due to the substantial production volume and limited disposal capacity of CBSWs.The physicochemical properties and utilization of CBSWs are summarized,including fly ash,coal gangue and coal gasification slag.It also presents the current global applications status of CBSWs resources and examines market supply and demand.Subsequently,the paper provides an overview of studies on ways to utilise CBSWs,highlighting the primary avenues of CBSWs resource utilization which are mainly from the fields of chemical materials,metallurgy and agriculture.Furthermore,a comparative evaluation of the various methods for CBSWs resource recovery is conducted,outlining their respective advantages and disadvantages.The future development of CBSWs recycling processes is also discussed.The review concludes that while there is a growing need for attention in CBSWs recycling,its utilization will involve a combination of both large-scale treatment and refinement processes.The paper aims to offer references and insights for the effective utilization and environmental protection of CBSWs.Future direction will focus on the collaborative utilization of CBSWs,emphasizing on the combination of large-scale and high-value utilization.In addition,there is a need to establish a comprehensive database based on on-site production practices,explore on-site solutions to reduce transportation costs,and improve physicochemical properties during the production process.展开更多
Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))removal technology is an essential step to cope with global warming and achieve carbon neutrality.Direct air capture(DAC)has recently received increasing attention given...Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))removal technology is an essential step to cope with global warming and achieve carbon neutrality.Direct air capture(DAC)has recently received increasing attention given the high flexibility to remove CO_(2)from discrete sources.Porous materials with adjustable pore characteristics are promising sorbents with low or no latent heat of vaporization.This review article has summarized the recent development of porous sorbents for DAC,with a focus of pore engineering strategy and adsorption mechanism.Physisorbents such as zeolites,porous carbons,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and amine-modified chemisorbents have been discussed and their challenges in practical application have been analyzed.At last,future directions have been proposed,and it is expected to inspire collaborations from chemistry,environment,material science and engineering communities.展开更多
Buildings are crucial for achieving carbon reduction and mitigating climate change.China's dual-carbon strategy includes ambitious goals for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in the building sector.However,clea...Buildings are crucial for achieving carbon reduction and mitigating climate change.China's dual-carbon strategy includes ambitious goals for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in the building sector.However,clear technical pathways and roadmaps for achieving these objectives remain lacking.In this study,we examined the trajectory and characteristics of energy consumption and emissions in China's building sector and conducted future scenario analyses informed by global comparative studies.Ecological development pathways were proposed as target scenarios to achieve carbon neutrality in the building sector.Detailed pathways to achieve carbon neutrality were delineated,covering various tasks and timelines.These included managing building stocks,improving energy efficiency and sufficiency,promoting electrification,implementing photovoltaic-energy storage-direct current-flexibility(PEDF)buildings,decarbonizing heating systems,and developing new energy systems for rural areas.In addition,we discussed and recommended policy measures to enhance building service provisions within the framework of the ecological development concept and promote key technologies within the context of a low-carbon energy system transition.The findings of this study provide high-level recommendations for policymakers in the building and energy sectors and offer insights into technological perspectives and development targets for future research and engineering practice.展开更多
This paper proposes that China,under the challenge of balancing its development and security,can aim for the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to no more than 2℃by actively seeking carbonpeak and car...This paper proposes that China,under the challenge of balancing its development and security,can aim for the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to no more than 2℃by actively seeking carbonpeak and carbon-neutrality pathways that align with China's national conditions,rather than following the idealized path toward the 1.5℃target by initially relying on extensive negative-emission technologies such as direct air carbon capture and storage(DACCS).This work suggests that pursuing a 1.5℃target is increasingly less feasible for China,as it would potentially incur 3–4 times the cost of pursuing the 2℃target.With China being likely to achieve a peak in its emissions around 2028,at about 12.8 billion tonnes of anthropogenic carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),and become carbon neutral,projected global warming levels may be less severe after the 2050s than previously estimated.This could reduce the risk potential of climate tipping points and extreme events,especially considering that the other two major carbon emitters in the world(Europe and North America)have already passed their carbon peaks.While natural carbon sinks will contribute to China's carbon neutrality efforts,they are not expected to be decisive in the transition stages.This research also addresses the growing focus on climate overshoot,tipping points,extreme events,loss and damage,and methane reductions in international climate cooperation,emphasizing the need to balance these issues with China's development,security,and fairness considerations.China's pursuit of carbon neutrality will have significant implications for global emissions scenarios,warming levels,and extreme event projections,as well as for climate change hotspots of international concern,such as climate tipping points,the climate crisis,and the notion that the world has moved from a warming to a boiling era.Possible research recommendations for global emissions scenarios based on China's 2℃target pathway are also summarized.展开更多
High-quality standards serve as the value scale for consensus on the conversion of green benefits.Taking carbon emissions in production cycle and carbon footprints in life cycle as examples,it is arduous work to signi...High-quality standards serve as the value scale for consensus on the conversion of green benefits.Taking carbon emissions in production cycle and carbon footprints in life cycle as examples,it is arduous work to significantly improve their comparability,credibility,and manageability.At present,there are over 1,400 ISO standards in the dual carbon field.In China,there are over 1,400 relevant national standards,over 3,000 sectoral standards,over 1,900 local standards,and over 800 association standards,forming a comprehensive supporting system.展开更多
From the perspective of primary energy sources,human civilization has experienced the firewood era,the fossil fuel era,and now is entering the postfossil fuel era.Fossil fuels have dominated production and daily life ...From the perspective of primary energy sources,human civilization has experienced the firewood era,the fossil fuel era,and now is entering the postfossil fuel era.Fossil fuels have dominated production and daily life since the Industrial Revolution,but their decline is inevitable—driven by global warming,greenhouse gas control,and the goals of carbon neutrality.Although fossil fuels will remain critical energy pillars during this transition,global climate imperatives demand redefining the roles of carbon and hydrogen—from industrial workhorses to molecular architects of sustainability.Energy transition is now irreversible,and we must seek low-carbon alternatives.展开更多
Excessive emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide have led to global climate change,which poses one of the greatest threats to human survival in the 21st century.The urgent need to achieve carbon neutrali...Excessive emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide have led to global climate change,which poses one of the greatest threats to human survival in the 21st century.The urgent need to achieve carbon neutrality to mitigate climatic issues has stimulated the rapid development of advanced materials and technologies for clean energy conversion and efficient storage.In recent years,a series of remarkable advances have emerged,revealing innovative materials and strategies that significantly accelerate the transition toward sus-tainable energy solutions.In this context,this special issue presents ten high-quality contributions,including seven comprehensive reviews and three original research articles[1-10],focusing on the latest ad-vances and frontier research in advanced materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality.Collectively,these works highlight the latest progress in catalytic energy conversion,photovoltaic technologies,and electrochemical energy storage,providing valuable insights to guide future efforts in the design of carbon-neutral materials and sustainable energy systems.展开更多
This paper investigates China's coal price volatility spreaders(CPVSs)from the supply side to locate the volatility source since coal price volatility may destabilize many downstream products'prices or even br...This paper investigates China's coal price volatility spreaders(CPVSs)from the supply side to locate the volatility source since coal price volatility may destabilize many downstream products'prices or even bring uncertainties to macroeconomic output.Especially in the carbon neutrality context,China's coal market is being reconstructed and responding to imbalances between supply and demand;identifying the CPVSs helps alleviate rising market instability and prevent energy-induced system risk.To achieve this objective,we explore causalities among 938 weekly coal prices reported by different coal-producing areas of China from 2006.9.4 to 2021.7.12 using the transfer entropy method.Then,coal price volatility influence is quantified to identify the CPVSs by conjointly using complex network theory and a rank aggregation method.The validity test demonstrates that the proposed hybrid method efficiently identifies the CPVSs as it correlates to many price determinants,e.g.,electricity and coal consumption and generation.The empirical results show that causalities among coal prices changed dramatically in 2016,2018,and 2020,affected by coal decapacity and carbon neutrality policies.Before 2018,coal-producing provinces with strong demand for coal and electricity,e.g.,Jiangxi,Chongqing,and Sichuan,were CPVSs;after 2019,those with comparative advantages in coal supply,e.g.,Gansu and Ningxia,were CPVSs.Overall,the coal market is unstable and sensitive to energy policy and external shocks.Policymakers and market participants are recommended to monitor and manage the CPVSs to improve energy security,avoid policy-induced instability and prevent risks caused by coal price fluctuations.展开更多
Building operations-that is,the continual activities and processes required to manage and maintain buildings-are responsible for approximately 30% of global energy use and 26% of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions.
The technology of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))enhanced hydrocarbon recovery is favored over other Carbon Capture,Utilization,and Sequestration(CCUS)methods for achieving the"double carbon"goal in China due to its ...The technology of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))enhanced hydrocarbon recovery is favored over other Carbon Capture,Utilization,and Sequestration(CCUS)methods for achieving the"double carbon"goal in China due to its ability to sequester CO_(2) geologically while enhancing the recovery rates of oil and gas resources.However,current technologies face significant challenges,such as limited recovery enhancement capacity,as well as high costs and low efficiency in carbon utilization and sequestration.To address these issues,an innovative carbon-negative technology termed Carbon Capture,Circular Utilization,and Sequestration(CCCUS)is proposed.This technology integrates CO_(2)-microbial enhanced hydrocarbon recovery,CO_(2) underground bio-methanation,and CO_(2) sequestration in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs.Compared to conventional CCUS technologies,CCCUS stands out through both its modes of carbon utilization and the forms in which carbon exists,by cyclically biochemically converting endogenous and exogenous CO_(2) into renewable natural gas(RNG).A preliminary assessment indicates that CCCUS holds significant developmental potential in China,with 661 million tonnes of CO_(2) utilized per cycle and 3.47 billion tonnes ultimately sequestered.However,there is a significant lack of research on the core technology of CCCUS,specifically CO_(2) underground bio-methanation,in China.To bridge this gap and mitigate potential challenges during the development of CCCUS,targeted proposals have been formulated.This paper provides new insights into advancing the development of a circular carbon economy and accelerating the achievement of carbon neutrality in China.展开更多
文摘This paper analyzed the current situation and development trends of energy consumption and carbon emissions,and the current situation and development trend of coal consumption in China.In the context of recently established carbon peak and carbon neutralization targets,this paper put forward the main problems associated with the green and low-carbon development and utilization of coal.Five key technological innovation directions in mining were proposed,including green coal development,intelligent and efficient mining,low-carbon utilization and conversion of coal,energy conservation and emission reduction,carbon capture,utilization and storage(CCUS).Focusing on the above technological innovation directions,it is suggested to carry out three basic theories,including the theory of green efficient intelligent mining,clean and low-carbon utilization and transformation of coal,and CCUS.Meanwhile,it is proposed to develop 12 key technologies,including green coal mining and ecological environment protection,efficient coal mining and intelligent mine construction,key technologies and equipment for efficient coal processing,underground coal gasification and mining,ultra-high parameter and ultra-supercritical power generation technology,intelligent and flexible coal-fired power generation technology,new power cycle coal-fired power generation technology,the development of coal-based special fuels,coal-based bulk and specialty chemicals,energy conservation and consumption reduction,large-scale and low-cost carbon capture,CO_(2) utilization and storage.Finally,necessary measures from the governmental perspective were also proposed.
基金supported by Shenzhen Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning in 2021[Grant No.SZ2021A006]the Basic Theoretical Research in the 13th Five Year Plan of Guangdong Philosophy and Social Sciences in 2020[Grant No.GD20 YDXZGL09]and the Characteristic Innovation Projects of Guangdong Universities in China[Grant No.2021WTSCX035].
文摘The carbon market auction mechanism is an important policy tool for carbon pricing and a key mechanism that supports carbon emission neutralization,especially for China.A few systematic studies exist on China’s carbon market auction mechanism.This article focuses on the five auction mechanisms in Chinese pilot emission trading schemes(ETS),reviews the structures and bidding situation of the five-pilot auction mechanism,extracts the similarities,and analyzes their different features,such as auction mode,bidding scale,participants,pricing mode,auction frequency,and so on.This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the carbon allowance auction mechanism in the Guangdong pilot ETS of China,including its development and the evolution of the key elements,its operational effects,and related disputes.Finally,this study puts forward the trend forecast and suggestions for the Chinese allowance auction mechanism,such as the time window of launching national allowance auctions,the most likely auction mode,carbon pricing,and bidding revenue management.Carbon pricing by auction is the most powerful policy tool for addressing carbon emissions reduction and implementing the Glasgow Climate Pact.
文摘The“3060”goal demonstrates China’s responsibility in actively responding to global climate,enhances China’s voice and influence in climate governance,and sets an example of energy conservation and emission reduction for developing countries.As the main institutions that educate people for the Party and the country,colleges and universities have the responsibility to explore the realization path of carbon peak and carbon neutralization against the new problems encountered in the practice of energy conservation and emission reduction in colleges and universities.In response to the national strategy and the action plan of the Ministry of Education,taking the carbon practice of China University of Geosciences(Beijing)as the starting point,this paper conducts benchmarking research on the path of carbon peak and carbon neutralization in universities through the ecological factor method,campus carbon footprint,and questionnaire analysis.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22268003)。
文摘To avoid carbonate precipitation for CO_(2) electrolysis,developing CO_(2) conversion in an acid electrolyte is viewed as an ultimately challenging technology.In Nature,Xia et al.recently explored a proton-exchange membrane system for reducing CO_(2) to formic acid with a Pb±Pb SO_(4) composite catalyst derived from waste lead-acid batteries based on the lattice carbon activation mechanism.Up to 93%Faradaic efficiency was realized when formic acid was produced by this technology.
文摘On September 22nd, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping made a solemn commitment to peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality to the international community at the general debate of the 75th UN General Assembly, and put forward the goal that "China will strive to reach the peak of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060". On March 15th, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over the 9th meeting of the Central Committee of Finance and Economics, stressing that "we should build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system, control the total amount of fossil energy, focus on improving the utilization efficiency, implement renewable energy substitution actions, deepen the reform of power system, and build a new power system with new energy as the main body. Electric power is an important basic industry related to peoples lives. The safety supervision and operation of power system is the premise of the sustainable development of power industry, which plays an important role in the development of national economy. Especially under the current power market conditions, it is very important to strengthen the research on the safety management of power system to ensure the normal power supply of national economy. At the same time, it can improve the operation and management of the power system, and improve its ability to respond to various emergencies. This paper introduces the advantages of implementing carbon neutrality in electric power industry, deeply studies various factors that affect the safety supervision of electric power operation under the influence of "double carbon", and puts forward effective measures to strengthen the safety of electric power dispatching management, so as to provide guidance for improving the safety of electric power operation in China.
文摘Todays energy problem has become an urgent problem to be solved in China and even in the world. The realization of the 2030 peak carbon dioxide emissions and 2060 carbon neutral (double carbon) targets is both related to Chinas healthy and sustainable development and the objective need of human sustainable development, i.e. green and low carbon circular development. This paper analyzes the characteristics of contract energy management, and puts forward the concept of tradable contract carbon asset management according to the development of dual-carbon situation in our country. It also compares and analyzes the similarities and differences between contract energy management and contract carbon asset management. Through the demand analysis of contract carbon asset management, it elaborates in detail how to carry out contract energy management, the existing problems in the current industry and puts forward suggestions for the follow-up development of contract energy management. Contract carbon asset management has the characteristics of novel management model and obvious effect of changing carbon emission structure. It will play an important role in Chinas energy structure transformation management in the future and will greatly promote the development of Chinas dual carbon industry.
文摘"Promoting green development and realizing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature" is an important goal of the countrys "14 Five Year Plan". Whether this goal can be achieved will directly affect the transformation of Chinas economic and social development mode. The focus of this paper is based on the analysis of the current situation and challenges of green finance under the background of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization. On this basis, it puts forward some reference measures for the future development of green finance in China to help China achieve the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization as soon as possible.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42275039)the Meteorological Joint Fund by NSF and CMA(Grant No.U2342224)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3701202)the S&T Development Fund of CAMS(Grant No.2024KJ019)。
文摘Global land monsoon precipitation(GLMP)is highly sensitive to changes in interhemispheric thermal contrast(ITC).Amplified interhemispheric asymmetries of GLMP due to enhanced ITC driven by high-level anthropogenic emissions are expected to simultaneously increase the probability of regional floods and droughts,threatening ecosystems within global terrestrial monsoon regions and the freshwater supply for billions of residents in these areas.In this study,the responses of GLMP to the evolution of ITC toward the carbon neutrality goal are assessed using multimodel outputs from a new model intercomparison project(CovidMIP).The results show that the Northern Hemisphere-Southern Hemisphere(NH-SH)asymmetry of GLMP in boreal summer weakens during the 2040s,as a persistent reduction in well-mixed greenhouse gas(WMGHG)emissions leads to a downward trend in the ITC after 2040.At the same time,the reduction in WMGHG emissions dampens the Eastern Hemisphere-Western Hemisphere(EH-WH)asymmetry of GLMP by inducing La Niña-like cooling and enhancing moisture transport to Inner America.The resulting increases in land monsoon precipitation(LMP)may alleviate drought under the global warming scenario by about 19%-25%and 7%-9%in the WH and SH monsoon regions,respectively.However,a persistent reduction in aerosol emissions in Asia will dominate the increases in LMP in this region until the mid-21st century,and these increases may be approximately 23%-60%of the growth under the global warming scenario.Our results highlight the different rates of response of aerosol and WMGHG concentrations to the carbon neutrality goal,leading to various changes in LMP at global and regional scales.
基金Under the auspices of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42476247,42461015)the Open Research Fund of Key Laboratory of Coastal Science and Integrated Management,Ministry of Natural Resources(No.2024COSIM01)Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Special Project(No.GuikeAD23026194)。
文摘Understanding the dynamics of vegetation carbon sequestration(VCS)is essential for regional carbon neutrality strategies.This study revealed the spatiotemporal patterns of VCS and its relationship with anthropogenic carbon emissions(ACEs)in Shandong Province,China during 2000-2020,and identified the sensitivity factors affecting VCS.The results show that:1)VCS increased consistently from 193.45 million t to 256.41 million t,with high values areas concentrated in the central,northeastern,and southeastern mountainous and hilly regions,while low values were found in water bodies and urban built-up areas.At the city level,Linyi,Yantai,Binzhou,and Jinan experienced the most significant rises-reaching up to 243000 t/yr.At the county level,Pingdu,Qixia,and Yiyuan also showed substantial growth,each exceeding 30400 t/yr.2)Digital Elevation Molde(DEM)was identified as the dominant natural factor influencing VCS distribution,while land use optimization measures,especially afforestation and farmland conversion in sloped terrain,were the primary human drivers of VCS increase.3)Urbanization and carbon neutrality were not mutually exclusive.While urban expansion locally reduced VCS,rural emigration enhanced carbon sinks in surrounding areas,partially offsetting urban losses.This compensatory mechanism supported VCS increases in nearly all cities and 90% of counties.Nevertheless,with ACEs continuing to rise and the offset ratio by VCS declining,achieving carbon neutrality requires regional strategies that integrate with accelerated energy conservation,emission reduction technologies,and energy transition.These findings provide a scientific basis for decomposing carbon neutrality targets across cities and counties in Shandong and a reference for developing localized land use policies in similar regions.
文摘Energy storage is a key factor in the drive for carbon neutrality and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)may have an important role in this.Their intrinsic sp2 covalent structure gives them excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical strength,and chemical stability,making them suitable for many uses in energy storage,such as lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Currently,their use in LIBs mainly focuses on conductive networks,current collectors,and dry electrodes.The review outlines advances in the use of CNTs in the cathodes and anodes of LIBs,especially in the electrode fabrication and mechanical sensors,as well as providing insights into their future development.
基金supported by the following:“National Natural Science Foundation of China”(22478231)“Natural Science Foundation of Henan”(242300421449)“Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province”(202403021221011).
文摘Coal-based soild wastes(CBSWs)are industrial byproducts that can be harmful to the environment.The exploitation and utilization of CBsWs offer societal advantages such as resource conservation,pollution reduction,and cost-effective production.However,environmentally sustainable management remains a worldwide challenge due to the substantial production volume and limited disposal capacity of CBSWs.The physicochemical properties and utilization of CBSWs are summarized,including fly ash,coal gangue and coal gasification slag.It also presents the current global applications status of CBSWs resources and examines market supply and demand.Subsequently,the paper provides an overview of studies on ways to utilise CBSWs,highlighting the primary avenues of CBSWs resource utilization which are mainly from the fields of chemical materials,metallurgy and agriculture.Furthermore,a comparative evaluation of the various methods for CBSWs resource recovery is conducted,outlining their respective advantages and disadvantages.The future development of CBSWs recycling processes is also discussed.The review concludes that while there is a growing need for attention in CBSWs recycling,its utilization will involve a combination of both large-scale treatment and refinement processes.The paper aims to offer references and insights for the effective utilization and environmental protection of CBSWs.Future direction will focus on the collaborative utilization of CBSWs,emphasizing on the combination of large-scale and high-value utilization.In addition,there is a need to establish a comprehensive database based on on-site production practices,explore on-site solutions to reduce transportation costs,and improve physicochemical properties during the production process.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22278011,22225803,22038001 and 22108007)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.Z230023)+1 种基金The Science&Technology Project of Beijing Municipal Education Committee(No.KZ201810005004)Beijing Nova Program(No.Z211100002121094)。
文摘Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))removal technology is an essential step to cope with global warming and achieve carbon neutrality.Direct air capture(DAC)has recently received increasing attention given the high flexibility to remove CO_(2)from discrete sources.Porous materials with adjustable pore characteristics are promising sorbents with low or no latent heat of vaporization.This review article has summarized the recent development of porous sorbents for DAC,with a focus of pore engineering strategy and adsorption mechanism.Physisorbents such as zeolites,porous carbons,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and amine-modified chemisorbents have been discussed and their challenges in practical application have been analyzed.At last,future directions have been proposed,and it is expected to inspire collaborations from chemistry,environment,material science and engineering communities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52478095 and 72261147760)the Chinese Academy of Engineering Project"Low-Carbon Transition Strategy and Pathways for Urban and Rural Energy Supply Systems in China"(2023-XBZD-07)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZC20240874)。
文摘Buildings are crucial for achieving carbon reduction and mitigating climate change.China's dual-carbon strategy includes ambitious goals for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in the building sector.However,clear technical pathways and roadmaps for achieving these objectives remain lacking.In this study,we examined the trajectory and characteristics of energy consumption and emissions in China's building sector and conducted future scenario analyses informed by global comparative studies.Ecological development pathways were proposed as target scenarios to achieve carbon neutrality in the building sector.Detailed pathways to achieve carbon neutrality were delineated,covering various tasks and timelines.These included managing building stocks,improving energy efficiency and sufficiency,promoting electrification,implementing photovoltaic-energy storage-direct current-flexibility(PEDF)buildings,decarbonizing heating systems,and developing new energy systems for rural areas.In addition,we discussed and recommended policy measures to enhance building service provisions within the framework of the ecological development concept and promote key technologies within the context of a low-carbon energy system transition.The findings of this study provide high-level recommendations for policymakers in the building and energy sectors and offer insights into technological perspectives and development targets for future research and engineering practice.
基金supported by the top-level design of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)Major Project“Realization of optimal carbon neutral pathway and coupling of multi-scale interaction patterns of natural-social systems in China”(42341202)the Basic Scientific Research Fund of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences(2021Z014)。
文摘This paper proposes that China,under the challenge of balancing its development and security,can aim for the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to no more than 2℃by actively seeking carbonpeak and carbon-neutrality pathways that align with China's national conditions,rather than following the idealized path toward the 1.5℃target by initially relying on extensive negative-emission technologies such as direct air carbon capture and storage(DACCS).This work suggests that pursuing a 1.5℃target is increasingly less feasible for China,as it would potentially incur 3–4 times the cost of pursuing the 2℃target.With China being likely to achieve a peak in its emissions around 2028,at about 12.8 billion tonnes of anthropogenic carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),and become carbon neutral,projected global warming levels may be less severe after the 2050s than previously estimated.This could reduce the risk potential of climate tipping points and extreme events,especially considering that the other two major carbon emitters in the world(Europe and North America)have already passed their carbon peaks.While natural carbon sinks will contribute to China's carbon neutrality efforts,they are not expected to be decisive in the transition stages.This research also addresses the growing focus on climate overshoot,tipping points,extreme events,loss and damage,and methane reductions in international climate cooperation,emphasizing the need to balance these issues with China's development,security,and fairness considerations.China's pursuit of carbon neutrality will have significant implications for global emissions scenarios,warming levels,and extreme event projections,as well as for climate change hotspots of international concern,such as climate tipping points,the climate crisis,and the notion that the world has moved from a warming to a boiling era.Possible research recommendations for global emissions scenarios based on China's 2℃target pathway are also summarized.
文摘High-quality standards serve as the value scale for consensus on the conversion of green benefits.Taking carbon emissions in production cycle and carbon footprints in life cycle as examples,it is arduous work to significantly improve their comparability,credibility,and manageability.At present,there are over 1,400 ISO standards in the dual carbon field.In China,there are over 1,400 relevant national standards,over 3,000 sectoral standards,over 1,900 local standards,and over 800 association standards,forming a comprehensive supporting system.
文摘From the perspective of primary energy sources,human civilization has experienced the firewood era,the fossil fuel era,and now is entering the postfossil fuel era.Fossil fuels have dominated production and daily life since the Industrial Revolution,but their decline is inevitable—driven by global warming,greenhouse gas control,and the goals of carbon neutrality.Although fossil fuels will remain critical energy pillars during this transition,global climate imperatives demand redefining the roles of carbon and hydrogen—from industrial workhorses to molecular architects of sustainability.Energy transition is now irreversible,and we must seek low-carbon alternatives.
文摘Excessive emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide have led to global climate change,which poses one of the greatest threats to human survival in the 21st century.The urgent need to achieve carbon neutrality to mitigate climatic issues has stimulated the rapid development of advanced materials and technologies for clean energy conversion and efficient storage.In recent years,a series of remarkable advances have emerged,revealing innovative materials and strategies that significantly accelerate the transition toward sus-tainable energy solutions.In this context,this special issue presents ten high-quality contributions,including seven comprehensive reviews and three original research articles[1-10],focusing on the latest ad-vances and frontier research in advanced materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality.Collectively,these works highlight the latest progress in catalytic energy conversion,photovoltaic technologies,and electrochemical energy storage,providing valuable insights to guide future efforts in the design of carbon-neutral materials and sustainable energy systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.72401207 and 42101300)Beijing Municipal Education Commission,China(Grant No.SM202110038001).
文摘This paper investigates China's coal price volatility spreaders(CPVSs)from the supply side to locate the volatility source since coal price volatility may destabilize many downstream products'prices or even bring uncertainties to macroeconomic output.Especially in the carbon neutrality context,China's coal market is being reconstructed and responding to imbalances between supply and demand;identifying the CPVSs helps alleviate rising market instability and prevent energy-induced system risk.To achieve this objective,we explore causalities among 938 weekly coal prices reported by different coal-producing areas of China from 2006.9.4 to 2021.7.12 using the transfer entropy method.Then,coal price volatility influence is quantified to identify the CPVSs by conjointly using complex network theory and a rank aggregation method.The validity test demonstrates that the proposed hybrid method efficiently identifies the CPVSs as it correlates to many price determinants,e.g.,electricity and coal consumption and generation.The empirical results show that causalities among coal prices changed dramatically in 2016,2018,and 2020,affected by coal decapacity and carbon neutrality policies.Before 2018,coal-producing provinces with strong demand for coal and electricity,e.g.,Jiangxi,Chongqing,and Sichuan,were CPVSs;after 2019,those with comparative advantages in coal supply,e.g.,Gansu and Ningxia,were CPVSs.Overall,the coal market is unstable and sensitive to energy policy and external shocks.Policymakers and market participants are recommended to monitor and manage the CPVSs to improve energy security,avoid policy-induced instability and prevent risks caused by coal price fluctuations.
文摘Building operations-that is,the continual activities and processes required to manage and maintain buildings-are responsible for approximately 30% of global energy use and 26% of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions.
基金funded by the European Union's“Horizon Europe programme”-LOC3G(Grant No.101129729)the Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists(Grant No.GZS2024001).
文摘The technology of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))enhanced hydrocarbon recovery is favored over other Carbon Capture,Utilization,and Sequestration(CCUS)methods for achieving the"double carbon"goal in China due to its ability to sequester CO_(2) geologically while enhancing the recovery rates of oil and gas resources.However,current technologies face significant challenges,such as limited recovery enhancement capacity,as well as high costs and low efficiency in carbon utilization and sequestration.To address these issues,an innovative carbon-negative technology termed Carbon Capture,Circular Utilization,and Sequestration(CCCUS)is proposed.This technology integrates CO_(2)-microbial enhanced hydrocarbon recovery,CO_(2) underground bio-methanation,and CO_(2) sequestration in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs.Compared to conventional CCUS technologies,CCCUS stands out through both its modes of carbon utilization and the forms in which carbon exists,by cyclically biochemically converting endogenous and exogenous CO_(2) into renewable natural gas(RNG).A preliminary assessment indicates that CCCUS holds significant developmental potential in China,with 661 million tonnes of CO_(2) utilized per cycle and 3.47 billion tonnes ultimately sequestered.However,there is a significant lack of research on the core technology of CCCUS,specifically CO_(2) underground bio-methanation,in China.To bridge this gap and mitigate potential challenges during the development of CCCUS,targeted proposals have been formulated.This paper provides new insights into advancing the development of a circular carbon economy and accelerating the achievement of carbon neutrality in China.
