Thailand’s new government is in the process of drafting a plan that will require major industrial companies to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 15-20% in the near future, prompted by extreme weather conditions, rising sea levels and health problems potentially related to environmental pollution.
The plan, which should be completed in the next few months but still lacks a firm timeline for implementation, focuses on power producers, refineries, petrochemical firms and transportation companies, according to Tawarath Sutabutr, Director of the Energy Ministry’s policy and strategy coordination office.
“There is a new emphasis on reducing emissions as global warming has become a major issue. We must step up our energy efficiency to the top tier,” Tarawath said.
Growing concerns over the adverse effects of climate change in Thailand have prompted the government and private sector in this middle-income, manufacturing-based country to reinforce efforts to reduce emissions.
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