LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Society

Beijing to cut coal consumption by 30 percent in 2017

1
2017-03-24 09:25:33Xinhua Gu Liping ECNS App Download
Photo taken on March 18, 2017 shows a scene of China Huaneng Group's Beijing Thermal Power Plant in Chaoyang District of Beijing, capital of China. Coal-fired generating units of the power plant were shut down on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Photo taken on March 18, 2017 shows a scene of China Huaneng Group's Beijing Thermal Power Plant in Chaoyang District of Beijing, capital of China. Coal-fired generating units of the power plant were shut down on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Beijing will cut coal consumption by 30 percent this year to reduce the source of air pollution, the Municipal Commission of City Management announced on Thursday.

The city will keep total coal consumption under 7 million tonnes this year, according to the commission.

Beijing will close more coal-fired boilers, and replace all low-quality coal with clean coal in rural areas, said Chai Wenzhong, deputy head of the commission.

A new natural gas pipeline that will transfer gas from Shaanxi Province to Beijing is under construction and expected to be in operation by the end of October.

Local authorities announced earlier this year that the city plans to invest 18 billion yuan (2.6 billion U.S. dollars) in treating air pollution this year. At least 500 manufacturers will be shut down and heavy diesel vehicles restricted.

Emissions from burning coal are a source of breathable toxic particulate matter, known as PM2.5, which causes smog.

 

  

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.