Korea to Decrease CO2 Emissions with the ‘Act on Climate Change’
Korea’s rapid industrialization can be felt everywhere, from the coastal landscapes, which are dotted with factories, to the large cities–Seoul, Busan, and Daegu–which often have air quality so poor that skylines are swallowed in smog.
Now, the outgoing government of Korea has passed new legislation to combat this pollution and join in the international battle against climate change.
The aptly named “Act on Climate Change” will establish an emissions trading market, raise the bar for renewable energy, assist in reducing industrial, home, and vehicle emissions, and increase carbon capture.
