S. Korea Plans New Green Act to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

摘要

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party plans to enact a "Green New Deal" act to fulfill its pledge of achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, it said in a statement posted on its website.1. Party will consider a carbon tax while aiming to cut ultra-fine dust emissions to annual average of 10 micrograms per square meter by 2040, from current 23 micrograms2. Policies in line with recommendations made by IPCC to reduce risk of climate crisis3. NOTE: Country is 7th biggest greenhouse gas emitter in the world4. NOTE: Green act is part of ruling party's campaign pledge before parliamentary election in April.