Several Chinese departments including the National Development and Reform Commission recently issued a work plan for improving the statistical and accounting system for carbon emission, highlighting the establishment of a sound carbon footprint management system.
As an important concept in evaluating low carbon, carbon footprint is used to identify and evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions of products.
The work plan mentioned that national standards such as the general requirements for product carbon footprint quantification should be formulated and issued, and the application of green electricity certificates should be strengthened in the carbon footprint accounting system of key products.
The work plan also includes carrying out pilot projects for labeling and certification of product carbon footprint, and the establishment of internationally influential accounting, evaluation and certification agencies for product carbon footprint.
Relevant departments proposed goals that by 2025, the national and provincial carbon emissions annual reporting and bulletin systems will be established, a set of accounting standards of carbon emissions and product carbon footprint for industries and enterprises will be released and implemented, and the construction of a product carbon footprint management system will make positive progress.
China has announced that it will peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
China to enhance statistical accounting system for carbon emission
China to enhance statistical accounting system for carbon emission
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport unveiled the world's first airport on-site museum Wednesday, inviting travelers to explore Chinese culture during their layover. Travelers at the airport's Terminal 5 can now explore the Western Airport Museum, a 6,400 square meter space designed to transform waiting time into a cultural journey.
"The biggest feature of the Western Airport Museum is the unique combination of airport plus museum. The main exhibits are artifacts unearthed during the constructions of airport. There are very few places in the world where an airport can showcase artifacts excavated from its site that carry rich historical stories. Xi'an [Xianyang International] Airport indeed has exceptional advantages to achieve this," said Chen Yao, project manager of the Western Airport Museum. There're two halls in the Western Museum, one is the "Square Hall", which covers an area of 400 square meters, and the other is "Treasure Hall", which covers an area of 88 square meters.
The Square Hall is the basic exhibition, and 121 cultural relics unearthed in the airport archaeological excavations over the years are the main exhibits.
The Treasure Hall curates special exhibitions, displaying only one cultural relic at a time and replacing the exhibits every three to six months.
The West Airport Museum is closed every Monday and Chinese New Year's Eve after its official opening. The museum has a reservation system, which allows visitorsto make reservations online. "In our museum, there are free tours by volunteer tour guides throughout the day, and many activities including the intangible cultural heritage exhibition, cultural and creative exhibition and scientific and technological experience," said Chen.
Xi'an airport opens world's first on-site museum for passengers