Asia Pacific > South Korea to again shut coal plants over winter to tackle pollution

South Korea to again shut coal plants over winter to tackle pollution

Published 09:44 on November 26, 2020  /  Last updated at 22:44 on November 26, 2020  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea will close a number of coal-fired power plants during the winter months to reduce air pollution, the government announced Thursday, a move that will also mute demand for CO2 allowances in the nation’s emissions trading scheme.
South Korea will close a number of coal-fired power plants during the winter months to reduce air pollution, the government announced Thursday, a move that will also mute demand for CO2 allowances in the nation’s emissions trading scheme.


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