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NewsChina's 3 biggest power firms emit more C02 than UK
28 July - Category: Environment
A report from Greenpeace says that China's three biggest power companies produced more emissions last year than the whole of the UK, warning that inefficient plants and the country's heavy reliance on coal are hindering efforts to tackle climate change. Considering that, per capita, China's emissions remain low compared to developed countries, it 's worrying to consider the possibilities if this figure increased. Already, the country emits more C02 than any other country - 1.44 billion tonnes. Yang Ailun, Greenpeace's climate campaign manager said "China is suffering the pains of extreme weather events such as droughts, heat waves, typhoons and floods, worsened by climate change. These power companies can and must help China to prevent climate disaster by rapidly increasing efficiency and the share of renewable energy such as wind and solar," However, as a developing country, China has the opportunity to become
known for pioneering smart and renewable energy. Already China has closed down 54.07 gigawatts of the least efficient
coal-fired plants over the last three and a half years, that's more than the
total electricity installed capacity of Australia. These power companies have actually already turning to renewable energy. By the end of last year, Guodian (one of the big 3 firms) had installed 2.88 gigawatt of wind power; almost 24% of China's total and enough to make it the biggest wind energy firm in Asia. Yet Greenpeace said 8 of the 10 biggest firms were not even halfway to their legal obligation to produce 3% of energy from other renewable sources by 2010. They urge the Chinese Government to impose energy and environment taxes on coal, to encourage increased efficiency and a move to renewable sources. Greenpeace also called for a doubling of the national renewable energy target to 30% by 2020 and for stricter efficiency standards for coal-fired power stations. In response, China's cabinet is currently drawing up plans for a massive "new energy" programme to cut emissions and ensure energy security. This huge expansion programme has already caused problems where manufacturing capacity outstrips supply, with the country's under-invested power grid unable to cope with large-scale wind power input. Because of this, some wind farms have been unable to start operating because of a lack of grid connection. > Read the full 'Power Ranking Report' from Greenpeace. For further information, please contact: Notes to EditorsThe British Assessment Bureau is the leading certification body for assessing people, services and organisations. Our reputation was established in 1965 as a division of Salford University Business Services. In 1997, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry approved the use of the word 'British' in our new corporate title in recognition of our pre-eminent status. Today, our core business is the assessment of people, services and
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