EPA releases CO2 reduction plan

摘要

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently released its Clean Power Plan proposal which, for the first time, cuts carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution from existing power plants -the single largest source of carbon pollution in the US. Under the proposed rule, which was published on 2 June, the agency aims to slash CO2 emissions in the US by 30% in 2030, compared to 2005 levels. And referring specifically to biomass, the proposal recognises that this renewable fuel 'can play an important role in CO2 emission reduction strategies'.