BEIJING — China will “strictly and reasonably” control total coal use and curb high-emissions projects to improve air quality, China’s state council said in an action plan released on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENTOther proposed measures include the development of new and clean energy, increasing natural gas production, and curbing projects that lead to high energy consumption and high emissions. READ: Unfazed by smog, runners go maskless in BeijingThe plan sets a target to reduce coal consumption in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and surrounding areas by about 10% from 2020 levels by 2025. The government also called for the consumption of energy from alternative or renewable sources to account for about 20% of total consumption by 2025. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UPChinese cities have grappled with high air pollution readings in recent months despite authorities’ efforts to improve air quality in recent years.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 09, 2023 01:15 UTC