Greece must end its reliance on dirty coal | Letters
Over five years, Greek exemptions will allow an extra 78 kilotons of SO 2 and 21 kilotons of dust. It would take Dutch coal plants more than 100 years to emit that much dust. Furthermore, Greece is now seeking to extend exemptions for two highly polluting lignite plants: Kardia and Amyntaio. Free emission allowances for Greece mean that Ptolemaida V may benefit from operating cost reductions, thus gaining operating hours, and hence revenue. Nikos MantzarisClimate and energy policy officer, WWF Greece• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters
Source: The Guardian November 29, 2016 14:15 UTC
