Reported 11 months ago
According to the latest national greenhouse gas emission inventory released by the Environmental Protection Department, Taiwan's net emissions in 2022 were 264.13 million tons, only a 4% reduction from the previous year and a 1.77% reduction from the base year of 2005. Scholars are urging Taiwan to quickly propose a 'Coal Phase-out Schedule' rather than making excuses for inaction on carbon reduction every year. They emphasize the need to actively phase out fossil fuels to move towards net-zero emissions, as Taiwan's greenhouse gas emissions remain high, mainly due to the consistent import of coal for electricity generation and transportation, posing a significant challenge in achieving the 10% carbon reduction target by 2025. It is suggested that the Environmental Protection Department should intensify efforts to address the gap between emissions and targets while formulating the next phase of emission reduction goals.
Source: YAHOO