The so-called "low-carbon life". It is to minimize the energy consumed in daily life and rest time, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Low-carbon life is an attitude towards life for ordinary people like us. It has also become a new way for people to promote trends. What it raises for us is the question of whether we are willing to cooperate with everyone to create a low-carbon life. We should actively promote and practice low-carbon life, pay attention to saving electricity, saving energy, turning off lights for one hour...start from these little things. In addition to planting trees, there are also people who buy goods with short transportation distances, and some people insist on climbing stairs. There are all kinds of things, some of them are very interesting, and some of them are a bit troublesome. However, people who are concerned about global warming have actually brought the reduction of carbon dioxide into their lives. One of the important ways to shift to a low-carbon lifestyle is to give up the habit of "convenience consumption" at the expense of high energy consumption. "Convenience" is a popular value in modern business marketing and consumer life. Many convenient consumption methods waste huge amounts of energy inadvertently. For example, refrigeration technology experts estimate that 70% of supermarket electricity consumption is used for freezers, and open freezers consume 20% more electricity than glass-door freezers. It can be calculated from this that a medium-sized supermarket's open freezer consumes about 48,000 more kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, which is equivalent to consuming about 19 more tons of standard coal, emitting about 48 tons more carbon dioxide, and consuming about 190,000 liters more purified water. There are approximately 800 large and medium-sized supermarkets and 6,000 supermarket convenience stores in Shanghai. If glass-door freezers are widely used in large and medium-sized supermarkets, customers can save about 45.21 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year with just a little effort when shopping, which is equivalent to saving about 18,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 45,000 tons. In China, the annual per capita CO2 emissions are 2.7 tons, but even if a city white-collar worker only has a living area of ??40 square meters, drives a 1.6L car to get off work and takes 12 flights a year, the carbon emissions will be 2,611 kilograms. From this point of view, energy conservation and emission reduction are imperative. If environmental protection concepts such as protecting the environment, protecting animals, and saving energy have become norms of behavior, low-carbon life is a green lifestyle that we urgently need to establish. Although "low-carbon life" is a new concept, it raises an old issue of sustainable development in the world. It reflects human beings' concerns about the future due to climate change, and the world is increasingly aware of this issue. Climate problems such as global warming have forced humans to consider the current ecological environment. Human beings realize that excessive carbon emissions during production and consumption are one of the important factors causing climate problems. Therefore, in order to reduce carbon emissions, it is necessary to optimize and restrict certain consumption and production activities accordingly. Although there are still scholars who have different views on the causes of climate change, since the concept of "low-carbon life" at least complies with the human prudence principle of "preparing for a rainy day" and the pursuit of perfection psychology and ideals, "I would rather believe that it exists than believe that it exists" "Nothing", the concept of "low-carbon life" has gradually been accepted by countries around the world. The emergence of low-carbon life not only tells people what you can do to reduce carbon emissions, but also tells people how you can do it. As this lifestyle gradually emerged, everyone began to care, have I done anything to reduce carbon emissions today? In Badaling, Beijing, a carbon sink forest farm has taken shape. If you want to offset your carbon emissions, you can buy a carbon sink forest or plant trees here. Forestry carbon sequestration is through the implementation of afforestation, forest management, vegetation restoration and other activities. The chloroplasts in plant leaves absorb water, inorganic salts and moisture in the soil through photosynthesis, release oxygen and transport the manufactured organic matter to the soil through sieve tubes. , the fungi and bacteria in the soil then decompose the organic matter, thereby creating a material cycle, which plays a role in reducing carbon dioxide in the air in terms of low carbon. Compared with driving less and turning on the air conditioner less, the idea of ??buying carbon sink forests is welcomed by more people. At present, the main measures to slow down climate warming are to reduce emissions and increase sinks. Compared with emission reduction methods, forestry carbon sequestration measures have become an important means of mitigating climate warming due to their low cost, multiple benefits, and easy operation. The core content of low-carbon life is low pollution, low consumption and low emissions, as well as more savings.

[Edit this paragraph] Background

Greenhouse gases make the earth feverish. It is an indisputable fact that over the past 200 years, with the deepening of the industrialization process, a large amount of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide, have "injured" the earth due to emissions, causing global temperatures to rise and climate to change. On December 8, 2009, the "Global Climate State 2009" report released by the World Meteorological Organization pointed out that the past 10 years have been the hottest 10 years in the world on record.

In addition, global warming is causing Antarctic glaciers to melt, causing sea levels to rise. The latest survey released by Finnish and German scholars shows that sea level may rise by 1.9 meters by the end of this century, far exceeding previous expectations. If things continue to develop like this, Tuvalu, an island country in the South Pacific, may be the first island country to disappear into the ocean. The ozone hole above Antarctica is caused by excessive emissions of carbon dioxide. A study published by the American media on December 5, 2009 pointed out that the earth's fever has also caused a huge crisis to human health. First, allergies worsen. Research shows that as carbon dioxide levels and temperatures gradually increase, the flowering period comes earlier, which increases pollen production and worsens allergies in spring. Second, species are becoming more and more "miniature". As global temperatures rise, organisms are getting smaller, as evidenced by Scottish sheep. Third, kidney stones are increasing. Due to rising temperatures and increased dehydration, researchers predict that by 2050, there will be 2.2 million new patients with urinary system stones. Fourth, with the outbreak of foreign infectious diseases, the increase in water environment temperature will cause mosquitoes and plankton to breed in large numbers, resulting in frequent outbreaks of dengue fever, malaria, and encephalitis. Fifth, lung infections worsen in summer. Rising temperatures and reduced cool breezes will aggravate ozone pollution and easily cause lung infections. Sixth, algae blooms cause diseases. Rising water temperatures cause cyanobacteria to multiply rapidly, polluting everything from municipal water systems to natural lakes, causing digestive system, nervous system, liver and skin diseases. Low-carbon life has become a lifestyle that humans urgently need to establish. Carbon dioxide intensifies the greenhouse effect and therefore counts as one of the atmospheric pollutants. However, under normal conditions, carbon dioxide concentration is not reported in air quality forecasts. In addition, when the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air exceeds 50%, it can cause suffocation, so you should avoid going to places where the concentration of carbon dioxide is too high (such as cellars where vegetables are stored), and ventilate before going to these places.

[Edit this paragraph] Implementation method

Since its opening on December 7, 2009, the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit has been dubbed “the most important meeting in history” and “change.” "Local Low Carbon Life Promotional Poster Ball Destiny Conference" and other heavyweight titles. This meeting attempted to establish a global framework for greenhouse gas emissions, and also caused many people to start a profound reflection on human beings' current production and lifestyle. Even though countries around the world are still struggling with the issue of emission reduction, the concept of low carbon has almost been widely recognized. Low carbon refers to lower or lower greenhouse gas (mainly carbon dioxide) emissions. In this regard, Ren Guanping, secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Environmental Science, told Life Times: "Energy saving is the biggest carbon reduction." First of all, carbon reduction is mainly implemented in production, such as vigorously developing clean energy such as hydropower, nuclear power, wind energy and solar energy. . Ren Guanping emphasized that carbon reduction is everyone’s responsibility. For us, lifestyle describes each person’s “carbon footprint”. What kind of people can be considered as "low-carbon people", and what does "low-carbon" mean? Simply put, "low carbon" is a living habit, a natural habit of saving various resources around you. As long as you are willing to take the initiative to restrain yourself and improve your living habits, you can join in. Of course, low-carbon does not mean that you have to deliberately be frugal or give up some of the enjoyment of life. As long as you can save more and not waste in every aspect of life, you can also live a comfortable "low-carbon life" . To simply understand, low-carbon life means returning to nature to engage in activities between humans and nature. It mainly changes the details of life from three aspects: energy saving, energy saving and recycling, including the following good low-carbon living habits: advocating low carbon and caring for the earth.

Develop low-carbon living habits

1. Daily rice water can be used to wash hands, wipe furniture, water flowers, etc.

Clean, hygienic, and naturally moisturizing; 2. Place waste newspapers on the bottom floor of the wardrobe, which can not only absorb moisture, but also absorb odors in the wardrobe; 3. Don’t throw away the used facial mask paper, use it to wipe jewelry, Wipe the surface of furniture or belts, not only to make it shiny but also to leave the fragrance of the mask paper; 4. Dry the tea leaves you drank and make a tea pillow, which is both comfortable and can help improve sleep; 5. When going out for shopping, try to bring your own reusable bags, and reduce the use of free or paid plastic bags; 6. Bring your own drinking cup when going out, and reduce the use of disposable cups; 7. Use more permanent chopsticks and lunch boxes, and try to avoid using them. Disposable tableware; 8. Develop the habit of turning off electrical appliances to avoid wasting electricity; 9. Try not to use refrigerators, air conditioners, and electric fans. When it is hot, you can use cattail fans or fans made of other materials. After DIY re-creation, you will find that waste is also treasure. This kind of home environment is healthy and full of creative little joys. The "low-carbon people" are proving with changes in the details of their lives: climate change is no longer just a concern for environmentalists, government officials, experts and scholars, but is closely related to each of us. Today, when promoting healthy living has become a trend, "low-carbon life" is no longer just an ideal, but a new lifestyle worth looking forward to. There are also some points that are not easy to pay attention to: 1. Use a traditional wind-up alarm clock every day instead of an electronic alarm clock; 2. Turn off the computer power during lunch break and after get off work; 3. Once the lights and air conditioners are not in use, turn them off; When charging is complete, unplug the charging plug immediately; 4. Choose to dry clothes and avoid using the tumble dryer; replace the 45-minute exercise on the treadmill with jogging in a fresh air place suitable for running, such as a nearby park; 5. Use Replace 60-watt light bulbs with energy-saving lamps; instead of driving a car, ride a bicycle or walk; 6. When using a computer, try to use low brightness and open as few programs as possible to save energy. 7. If possible, watch as little television as possible. It is recommended to read more books, which can not only save energy but also increase knowledge. 8. Collect the remaining small pieces of soap and put them in small stockings that cannot be worn. They can be used again.

Tips for low-carbon life

The amount of food stored in the refrigerator should account for 80% of the volume. Putting too much or too little will waste electricity. There should be a gap of more than 10 mm between foods and between foods and refrigerators. Use several plastic boxes to hold water, make ice in the freezer and put it into the refrigerator. This can extend downtime and reduce startup time. The instantaneous current when the air conditioner is started is large, and frequent switching consumes electricity and can easily damage the compressor. Place the fan under the air conditioner to use the fan's wind power to improve the cooling effect. Turn on the electric fan immediately after turning on the air conditioner. You don’t need to turn on the air conditioner all night at night, saving nearly 90% of electricity. Set the air conditioner to work in dehumidification mode. At this time, even if the room temperature is slightly higher, you can feel cooler and save energy than cooling mode. In the same long washing time, when the washing machine is working in the weak gear, the motor starts more times. In other words, using the strong gear actually saves power than the weak gear and can extend the life of the washing machine. Calculated based on 1 minute of dehydration at a speed of 1680 rpm (only applicable to turbine type), the dehydration rate can reach 55%. Generally, dehydration does not exceed 3 minutes. Extending the dehydration time is of little significance.

Stick to small habits: 1. Taking the elevator one less time will reduce carbon emissions by 0.218kg; 2. Turning on the air conditioner for one hour less will reduce carbon emissions by 0.621kg; 3. Turning on the fan for one hour less will reduce carbon emissions by 0.045kg. Carbon emissions; 4. Watching TV for one hour less will reduce carbon emissions by 0.096kg; 5. Using light bulbs for one hour less will reduce carbon emissions by 0.041kg; 6. Driving one kilometer less will reduce carbon emissions by 0.22kg Carbon emissions; 7. Eat one less fast food, and reduce carbon emissions by 0.48kg; 8. Burn 1kg less paper money, and reduce carbon emissions by 1.46kg; 9. Throw 1kg less garbage, and reduce carbon emissions by 2.06kg Emissions; 10. Eating 1kg less beef will reduce 13kg of carbon emissions; 11. Saving one kilowatt hour of electricity will reduce 0.638kg of carbon emissions; 12. Saving one ton of water will reduce 0.194kg of carbon emissions; 13 .Save one degree of natural gas, and reduce carbon emissions by 2.1kg; 14. If we do each item a day, we can reduce carbon emissions by 21.173kg every day; If everyone in China can do each item every day , then we can reduce carbon emissions by 296,422,000,000kg per day, which is approximately 3x10^7 tons. If everyone in the world can do each of these things every day, then we can reduce carbon emissions by 105,865,000,000kg every day, which is approximately 1.1x10^8 tons.

50 Guidelines for Low-Carbon Life

1. Use less paper towels, pick up handkerchiefs, protect forests, and live a low-carbon life; 2. Each piece of paper is printed on both sides, which is equivalent to keeping The lower half of the forest was about to be cut down; 3. Turn off lights, switches, and pull out plugs at will. This is the first step and a manifestation of personal cultivation; do not take the elevator to climb the stairs, which saves everyone's electricity and improves your own health; 4. Greening is not just about planting trees in the suburbs, you can also plant flowers and plants at home, and you don’t need to drive; 5. Yes, a plastic bag costs 5 cents, but the pollution it causes may be 50 times that of 5 cents; 6. A perfect bathroom does not necessarily have a bathtub; if it has been installed, it may not be used every time; if it has been used, please use the standing water to flush the toilet; 7. Turn off unused computer programs to reduce the workload of the hard disk, which saves power and maintenance. Your computer; 8. Compared with people who drive, people who commute by bicycle don’t have to worry about rising gas prices and gaining weight; 9. There is no need to turn on all the lights as soon as you enter the door. It has only been 130 years since humans invented the electric light. , lived well in the previous thousands of years; 10. Considering the contribution that taking the bus has made to the world's environment, it can at least offset part of the sense of superiority brought by driving a private car; 11. Please believe that being obsessed with fur is just a kind of Anti-ancestral impulse; 12. It can be said that climate warming is partly a revenge for the excessive use of air conditioning and heating; 13. Try to use less disposable toothbrushes, disposable plastic bags, disposable water cups... because they are made using The oil is also disposable; 14. If you knew that canned shark fins produced in China are on display in some Western maritime museums, would you still have such a good appetite for eating shark fin rice? 15. Mahogany and genuine leather may not necessarily reflect the taste of home; suggestions Use bamboo furniture because bamboo grows faster than trees; 16. In fact, the easiest way to use solar energy, an environmentally friendly energy, is to do your work during the day; 17. Excessive meat harms at least three objects: animals and yourself and the earth; 18. A wedding ceremony is not a face you have worked hard for 28 years to show off, let alone a PK accumulated by your family.

Nowadays, simplicity and low carbon are the accessory values ??of sweet civilization; 19. It is just a psychological effect to think that turning the faucet to the maximum can wash the vegetables and dishes more cleanly; 20. It can be said with confidence that you can save a bucket of clothes before washing them. Washing is not because of laziness, but to save water and electricity; 21. It costs a lot to raise a child from infancy to preschool. Some toys, clothes, and books can be used second-hand; 22. If the queue in the traffic jam is too long, It's better to turn off the engine and wait for a while; 23. Check the tire pressure regularly. Too low or too much air will increase fuel consumption; 24. Clean the air conditioner regularly, not only for your health, but also to save a lot of electricity; 25. General 93# oil is enough for cars. Blindly using 97# may waste fuel and damage the engine; 26. Learn from experienced bus drivers how to save fuel: use less sudden brakes, loosen the accelerator and rely on inertia to slide over; 27. Some People, especially women, use forty or fifty liters of water for a bath, so there is no need to exaggerate the mysophobia; 28. Scientific thrift is a good tradition; after the leftovers are cooled, wrap them in plastic wrap and put them in the refrigerator; hot steam not only Increasing the power of the refrigerator will cause frost to form and double the electricity consumption; 29. ??In fact, the outdoor air conditioner unit is designed according to waterproof requirements. Wearing a jacket on it will only reduce the heat dissipation effect and of course consume electricity; 30. The amount of foam produced by the washing powder is related to There is no necessary relationship between washing ability, but low-foaming washing powder can be rinsed several times less than high-foaming washing powder, saving water, electricity and time; 31. Turning on the strong setting of the washing machine saves more power than turning on the weak setting, and it can also extend the machine's life. Lifespan; 32. The power consumption of a TV in standby mode is generally about 10% of its starting power, which is not a small amount; 33. If you only use the computer to listen to music, the monitor can only be dimmed, or Simply turn it off; 34. If you use a lot of hot water, you might as well keep the water heater powered on to keep it warm, because the electricity used to keep it warm for a day is lower than heating a box of cold water to the same temperature; 35. Wash the same car with a bucket Scrubbing with water is only 1/8 of the water consumption of flushing with the faucet; 36. You can lower the float ball in the toilet tank by 2 cm, which can save 4 cubic meters of water a year; 37. Create a savings file to record the monthly water and electricity consumption Gas is also accounted for, so be aware of it; 38. Look at the energy-saving index when buying electrical appliances, this is the easiest way; 39. Experiments have proven that boiling water on medium heat saves gas; 40. Throwing batteries away 10 years ago was okay It could be ignorance, but now it is completely irresponsible; 41. Keeping chopsticks or spoons with you is already a label for environmentalists; 42. The amount of items stored in the refrigerator should account for 80% of the volume, which is appropriate. Too much or too little will waste electricity; 43. Holding short meetings is also a way to save money - lighting, air conditioning, audio, etc.; 44. Go out for a walk when you have nothing to do, "staying at home" consumes a lot of electricity; 45. If it is not necessary, Try to buy local and seasonal products, transportation and packaging often consume more energy than production; 46. Planting trees will pay for the carbon dioxide you emit, and you will absorb as much as you emit; 47. Choose cotton, linen and silk for clothes, which is not only environmentally friendly and fashionable , and are elegant and durable; 48. Drying is really not necessary, letting the clothes dry in the sun will disinfect and sterilize them; 49. Statistics in the United States show that per capita resource consumption after divorce is 42%-61% higher than before divorce. , let us protect the earth with marriage; 50. Put less things in the trunk, it is also weight, a waste of gasoline resources, and easy to be stolen.

"Low-carbon" home

"Low-carbon" is a concept that covers a very wide range of contents. All methods that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions can be collectively referred to as low-carbon, including low-carbon life. Promotional posters on energy conservation and emission reduction in industrial production, green design of buildings, and energy conservation of automobiles. For homes, low-carbon life can also save energy and reduce the emission of harmful substances. Simplicity and elegance are the most conducive to energy saving. In recent years, simple design style has gradually become the dominant style in home decoration. The simple style is precisely the most reasonable key factor in home decoration and energy saving. Of course, simplicity does not mean simplicity. As long as the design is thoughtful, the simple style is very suitable for modern decoration, especially for young people. Moreover, this design style can minimize the problem of material waste in home decoration.

Transparent designs are now slowly being accepted by more and more homeowners, and while maintaining ventilation and air circulation, such designs also reduce energy waste to a great extent. Color returns to environmental protection and nature. In the past, homes were always the same white. With the development of the chemical industry, there are more and more colors for homes. In fact, the use of color is also related to energy conservation. Excessive use of dark colors such as red, green, and purple will actually waste energy. Especially in high-temperature seasons, because dark paint absorbs heat and is designed to be used on large-area home decoration walls, it absorbs a large amount of heat energy during the day. Using air conditioning at night will increase the energy consumption of the room. Green building materials mean low-carbon life. In the decoration process, you can actually use more lightweight partition materials such as light steel keels and gypsum boards in some "zones" where fastness is not important, and use clay solid bricks and spotlights as little as possible. , aluminum alloy doors and windows, etc. You can also consider giving up on some designs. For example, spotlights and light strips that most families only use occasionally are actually expensive designs and may become a big waste. Spotlights and light strips can be replaced by various means such as material contrast and color matching. In addition, when moving to a new home, try not to replace the furniture that can continue to be used. Use more furniture made of bamboo and rattan. These materials are highly renewable and can also reduce the consumption of forest resources. In terms of low-carbon life, the home furnishing industry seems to be one step ahead. From environmentally friendly materials to environmentally friendly decoration, from felling trees to building fast-growing forests, from luminous dome design to solar lamps... Human life activities consume energy and release a large amount of carbon dioxide. Scientists have found that the carbon dioxide content in the air has increased by 30% in the past 200 years, and it is generally believed that various extreme climates are related to this. Dongyi Risheng designers suggest that simple decoration should follow the principle of "less changes and less modifications". Even if there are many problems with the structure of the room, do not make large-scale changes. Consumers can communicate more with designers and use other methods to solve or make up for it. Use less decorative techniques such as partitions in the room, and try to use changes in space to achieve the effect. If you must use a partition, try to combine it with furniture such as lockers and bookcases to reduce the chance of it existing independently and increase the indoor space. In addition, reducing the number of partitions can also speed up indoor air flow and reduce energy consumption of household appliances such as air conditioners and fans. Make full use of recyclable materials. Raw materials in the home furnishing industry consume a lot of energy during collection, production and transportation, and not many can achieve "low carbon" and "sustainable development". "'Natural style' is becoming popular in home decoration design, and it is not just to cater to pastoral and rural styles." Huatai Classic Decoration Designer believes that the significance of the popular "natural style" in home decoration lies in its protection of the natural environment. It is recommended that owners choose When using wood, cotton, metal, plastic, glass, and rattan, recyclable materials should be used as much as possible. When it comes to the choice of decorative materials, many people do not pay attention to environmental protection, but they are prone to fall into some misunderstandings. During the decoration process, you can actually choose more lightweight partition materials such as light steel keels, gypsum boards, etc., and use less materials that waste more resources such as clay solid bricks, spotlights, aluminum alloy doors and windows, and you can also use them from the side. Reduce the carbon footprint of home improvement projects. Some home accessories designers also believe that the rational use of waste items in home life is also of great significance to creating a "low-carbon" living environment. For example, drying drunk tea leaves to make pillow cores is not only comfortable, but also helps improve sleep; using waste paper shells as ashtrays can be thrown away after use, which is trouble-free and convenient. Through careful DIY, these inconspicuous wastes can be turned into treasures, making your home more environmentally friendly, warmer, and full of the joy of realizing your creativity. Saving energy The core of low-carbon home is energy saving, but saving energy does not mean sacrificing the comfort of living, nor does it mean turning off the air conditioning or heating system. In fact, low-carbon life is an attitude, which is to keep people's body and mind in a comfortable state while having the least impact on the human living environment, and even helping to improve the human living environment. For example, renewable energy sources such as solar energy are used for lighting and heating; many zero-emission buildings are now built in Europe, and the insulation effect is very good. Under natural ventilation conditions, the insulation layer can control the indoor temperature to an appropriate level. .

[Edit this paragraph] Public doubts

As climate pressure increases day by day, developing a low-carbon economy, carrying out low-carbon city construction, and fully realizing a low-carbon life have gradually become a social imperative. Knowledge from all walks of life.

However, some citizens and even government officials still have five major doubts about the realization of low-carbon life, which urgently need the efforts of all parties to solve them together.

Confusion 1

The most important greenhouse gas is water vapor, which causes 80~95% of the greenhouse effect. According to different research data, 1. Carbon dioxide only accounts for 10-14% of greenhouse gases, of which 85-97% is produced by nature. Therefore, the carbon dioxide gas produced by humans actually contributes a very limited amount (0.2-0.3%) to the greenhouse effect. Atmospheric physicist Fred Singer calculated that if the Kyoto Agreement can achieve its goals, the greenhouse effect can be reduced, and the impact on the earth's temperature in 2050 will be only 0.05 degrees. What is the purpose of Western society suddenly advocating low-carbon life in today's economic crisis?

Confusion 2

Does realizing low-carbon life mean lowering the living standards of urban residents? Some citizens believe that realizing a low-carbon life is not only a big deal but also a good thing from the perspectives of saving resources and energy, environmental protection and reducing carbon emissions. However, from the perspective of low-carbon life requirements, it may lower people’s living standards that they have finally improved. For example, while people's living standards are improving, they hope to improve their travel conditions by buying cars or cars with larger displacement and better performance, and they hope to improve their living conditions by buying larger houses. These are obviously incompatible with low-carbon life. . Experts such as Wang Xianen, a professor at the School of Environment and Resources of Jilin University, believe that there is no conflict between fully realizing low-carbon life and maintaining or improving citizens' living standards. They have the same purpose of better improving people's living environment and The key is to find a combination point and explore a low-carbon, sustainable consumption model that maintains a high standard of living while minimizing the use of energy-intensive products and reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Yang Yisheng, deputy director of the Development Research Center of the Fujian Provincial Government, said that low-carbon life is not a backward lifestyle, and pursuing a low-carbon economy will not necessarily reduce our quality of life. In a low-carbon economy, convenient transportation and comfortable and spacious houses can be guaranteed, and low-carbon technologies can be used to solve these problems. For example, gray water can be used to irrigate green spaces in cities, renewable energy such as solar energy can be used for lighting and daily use, clean energy such as coal bed methane can be used as fuel for automobiles, and sewage sources, shallow water sources, deep high-temperature underground water sources, soil sources, etc. Renewable energy heat pump technology solves building heating problems. In Huihe Park in Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, the street lamps, underground lamps, garden lamps, and lawn lamps are powered by solar energy, and all lamps are equipped with intelligent controls to automatically turn off the lights during the day and turn on the lights at night. , which can save about 800,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year. While local citizens enjoy the physical and mental pleasure brought by urban construction, they also virtually save energy resources and reduce carbon emissions.

Confusion 3

Zhang Huilian, senior project officer of the Sustainable Development Education Center of the Daohe Institute of Environment and Development, said: "Low-carbon life is actually very simple, just lower the bath water temperature by 1 Each bath can reduce carbon dioxide by 35 grams; turn off the range hood after cooking and run it for 10 minutes less every day, which can save 12 kilowatt hours of electricity a year. "The United Nations Environment Program has proposed a "low-carbon lifestyle" for individuals. Several small suggestions were made, such as changing the 45-minute exercise on the electric treadmill to jogging in a nearby park, which can reduce nearly 1,000 grams of carbon dioxide emissions; instead of drying clothes in the washing machine, letting the clothes dry naturally can reduce 2,300 grams. grams of carbon dioxide emissions; turning off computers and monitors during breaks and after get off work, in addition to saving power, can also reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of these appliances by 1/3, etc.

Confusion 4

Low-carbon life is the business of urban residents themselves. Can the government and relevant departments be the "hands-off shopkeepers"? Some city government and relevant department leaders believe that low-carbon life mainly focuses on the living areas of citizens and is the business of urban residents themselves. It is mainly up to citizens to change their concepts and practice it. On the one hand, the government and relevant departments have no right to interfere; On the one hand, it is also very tired of the changes in the daily life of citizens. Experts believe that the government and relevant departments are not only managers of social affairs, but also service providers of people's lives. Low-carbon life is not only the conscious behavior of citizens, but also requires the government and relevant departments to create a low-carbon living environment.

For example, building low-carbon communities, supporting "vein" industries such as garbage recycling, and providing certain rewards to citizens who consciously implement low-carbon lifestyles, etc., all have a "four or two" effect on forming a good low-carbon lifestyle. Some citizens also reported that they hope that the local government and relevant departments can provide some information services to achieve low-carbon life and provide some guidance on their life behaviors through the introduction of some policies. Cities such as Taiyuan and Baoding have effectively guided citizens' lifestyles and consumption habits by formulating and implementing green standards involving various industries and issuing low-carbon life manuals. The successful practice of these cities also proves that in the process of realizing low-carbon life, the government and relevant departments not only cannot be the "hands-off shopkeeper", but can also promote the effective development of the entire work through their own efforts.

Confusion 5

As low-carbon issues become increasingly hot, more and more people are paying attention to low-carbon, but at the same time, controversy about low-carbon has also emerged. More and more opposing voices tell us that the low-carbon issue is extremely controversial. As the Climate Gate incident broke out, the world was shocked by the fact that scientists from the United Nations IPCC secretly tampered with data to cater to global warming. Many domestic scholars have also stated that there is huge controversy over global warming, and low carbon does not mean environmental protection! Many articles and books (such as "In the Name of Carbon") systematically expose the ins and outs of the low-carbon scam. Some opponents even describe low-carbon as a kind of fundamentalist hysteria. Of course, environmental issues are closely related to people's lives. To avenge carbon dioxide here is not to condone people's destruction of the environment. Rather than showing off in the name of carbon, we should devote our energy to those environmental issues that really need our governance. I hope that our Baidu Encyclopedia can awaken the skeptical spirit of the public to pursue the truth and awaken the domestic mainstream media - stop blindly following the trend, we need to think independently.

[Edit this paragraph] Chinese-style low-carbon life