The 21st century is a century in which the world's population is growing fast with the rapid economic development. Meanwhile, energy consumption is increasing and environment pollution is becoming more serious. Facing so stern situation, many countries have put forward the sustainable development strategy for long-term human survival, leading the boom ofgreen technology and renewable energy all around world. Topromote environment protection andconstruction of a sustainable energy system, as well asfurther accelerate China's modernization process, this article reviews the development history of green chemistry and the energy structure in China. Italsointroduces the connotations of green chemistry, their applications in chemical technology and the energy strategy in our country. Finally, it points out that the green chemistry and clean energy will be integrated to boost China's modernization.

green chemistry  /  eco-environment  /  cleanenergy  /  sustainable development