Old mines given new purpose

Scars of industry in Inner Mongolia mitigated by green transformation

Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.

The once dirty coal mines in Juungar Banner in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region have been given a face-lift and transformed into areas of greenery and wildlife, fueling agriculture and eco-tourism thanks to the combined efforts of enterprises and government.

Land transformation