Challenges and opportunities for carbon neutrality in China

Liu, Zhu; Deng, Zhu; He, Gang; Wang, Hailin; Zhang, Xian; Lin, Jiang; Ye, Qi; Liang, Xi

doi:10.1038/s43017-021-00244-x

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“…China would further have to reduce their emissions by 286 MtCO 2 per year, and Russia by 41 MtCO 2 per year to achieve targets of net zero by 2060 (ref. 7 ). With plans for net zero by 2070, India’s reductions would need to be 51 MtCO 2 per year.…”

Section: National Countdown To Net-zero Emissionsmentioning

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Monitoring global carbon emissions in 2021

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Section: National Countdown To Net-zero Emissionsmentioning

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“…In the process of the low-carbon transformation of electric energy, it is necessary to ensure that thermal power plays the role of ensuring the electricity demand for the whole of society [66]. By 2025, the installed capacity of thermal power would account for 44.6%.…”

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Low-Carbon Transformation of Electric System against Power Shortage in China: Policy Optimization

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The low-carbon transition of the power system is essential for China to achieve peak carbon and carbon neutrality. However, China could suffer power shortages due to radical policies in some extreme cases. The gap between power demand and supply from March 2021 to November 2021 ranged between 5.2 billion kW·h and 24.6 billion kW·h. The main reason for the power shortage was over-reliance on renewable energy and insufficient coal power supply for the power system. The low-carbon transformation path of the electric system needs to be explored with more flexibility for power security. This study applied a modified LEAP model and carried out a forecast analysis of thermal power generation and installed capacity in 2025 and 2030 under normal and extreme weather scenarios. The results suggested that: the installed capacity of thermal power will need to account for about 44.6–46.1% of power generation in 2025 and 37.4–39.3% in 2030, with the assumption of power shortages caused by the instability and uncertainty of renewable power. In the future, China needs to pursue the development of diversified energy sources and enhance the power supply security capability while strengthening the development and utilization of renewable energy.

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“…Finally, we should sum up our experiences and work together, upholding the selfconfidence given to China by the rule of law and the principal role of the people, giving full play to the leading role played by digital carbon-neutral demonstration zones [36] for the rule of law, and strengthening the building of a cadre of competent political and legal personnel. We will give full play to the support of science and technology [37], including big data and artificial intelligence, and establish a comprehensive system for assessing the rule of law index for building a "double carbon" economy [38].…”

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Digital Transformation and Rule of Law Based on Peak CO2 Emissions and Carbon Neutrality

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The promotion and implementation of carbon neutrality against peaking carbon dioxide emissions urgently need the support of science and technology and the backing provided by a guarantee of rule of law. The proposition, logic, and progression of digital responses to peaking carbon dioxide levels in the search for carbon neutrality are clearly reflected in the current era, employing big data to address the problems of inadequate central–local coordination and interaction, the inadequate application of the rule of law, campaign-style “carbon reduction” promotion, and scientific and technological support in the promotion and implementation of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. We need to pay attention to the coordination of digital technology, the rule of law response, and the protection of people’s rights. First, in the process of digital carbon dioxide peaking and carbon neutrality, it is necessary to improve the credibility of carbon dioxide peaking and carbon neutrality through the “whole-process trace” and storage mechanism techniques that are made possible by blockchain technology. Second, it is necessary to refine the management of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality through “decentralization” and consensus mechanisms. Third, it is necessary to improve the effectiveness of governance in the management of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality through “non-falsifiability” and collaboration mechanisms. Fourth and finally, the conclusions of this paper are offered. First, from the aspect of smart city construction, it is necessary to promote the coordinated construction of a low-carbon city and smart city and explore the legal ramifications of low-carbon development in urban governance. Second, in corporate governance, we need to build a low-carbon-development digital platform to promote the integration of digital technology and corporate compliance. Third, in terms of global governance, we need to promote the rule of law in cyberspace to address global climate change, the low-carbon development of digital technology, and the low-carbon construction of a cyber society. Fourth, we need to emphasize the rights and obligations of different parties in the implementation mechanism of the rule of law on digital carbon peaks and carbon neutrality.

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Challenges and opportunities for carbon neutrality in China

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Monitoring global carbon emissions in 2021

Low-Carbon Transformation of Electric System against Power Shortage in China: Policy Optimization

Digital Transformation and Rule of Law Based on Peak CO2 Emissions and Carbon Neutrality

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