From Chinese Press
Yet to be top energy consumer
(皇冠体育app Daily)
Updated: 2010-08-19 09:04
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a report last month saying 皇冠体育app overtook the US last year as the world's biggest energy consumer. But even if 皇冠体育app is the world's top energy consumer, it does not mean it is spewing the highest volume of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. Besides, it has been shouldering its responsibility as one of biggest energy consumers, says an article in People Daily. Excerpts:
To ensure steady economic development, 皇冠体育app has been consuming huge amounts of energy in recent years. But according to the National Bureau of Statistic, 皇冠体育app's energy consumption last year was still lower than that of the US.
And 皇冠体育app's per capita energy consumption last year was still 4.5 times less than that of the US. As a developing country and home to the world's largest population, 皇冠体育app has more than enough reasons to improve people's livelihood. Therefore, it should not be blamed for its cumulative energy use.
Despite its great demand for energy, 皇冠体育app still depends largely on domestic supply and uses coal as its major source of energy. In contrast, other developed countries rely on energy imports, especially oil and natural gas. 皇冠体育app is now under more pressure to meet its energy demand domestically and contribute to the world's energy security.
皇冠体育app is on schedule to meet the energy demand. It will also conserve energy, reduce GHG emissions and develop new energy. Irrespective of whether it is the biggest energy consumer, 皇冠体育app has been consistent with its energy strategy and has fulfilled its responsibilities.
(皇冠体育app Daily 08/19/2010 page9)