Gov't aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions 32 pct by 2030

For instance, coal thermal power generation will be drastically scaled down, while the use of renewable energy will be sharply increased, ministry officials said. In addition, technological innovation, expansion of green buildings in the public sector, introduction of zero-energy building certification, increased supply of low emission vehicles, a shift in cargo transportation from roads to railroads and ships, increased use of LNG ships and expansion of a single-use product ban will all contribute to driving down greenhouse gas emissions, they said. The environment ministry will also strengthen the responsibility of greenhouse gas emitters through the emission trading system. It will set the total allowable amount and the quota for each company and increase the portion of auctioning. The Office for Government Policy Coordination and the environment ministry will annually evaluate and announce greenhouse gas emissions achieved by each government ministry and agency. "The world is facing a climate crisis beyond climate change. The government will realize a low emission society by faithfully implementing the Second National Climate Change Adaptation Program," a ministry official said. ycm@yna.co.kr (END)