Although Hong Kong is a small place, its per capita carbon footprint ranks first in the world. More than 65% of the greenhouse gas comes from power generation, which shows the importance of developing renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.
As Jiang Dongmei, a well-known expert in the field of carbon neutrality and chief scientist of China Carbon Neutral Development Group Co., Ltd., pointed out in an interview with "Hong Kong 01": "Whether it is in Hong Kong or any place, if you want to achieve carbon neutrality, the most important thing is to adjust energy. Structure.” However, the Hong Kong government still seems to preclude the vigorous development of renewable energy on the basis of cost-effectiveness, land shortage, long payback period, and limited resources.
For details, please read the 277th "Hong Kong 01" Electronic Weekly Newsletter (August 9, 2021) "
Land, Funds, Payback Period-What Are the Real Problems in the Development of Renewable Energy
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【Carbon Neutrality Articles】
1|Can Hong Kong achieve carbon neutrality by 2050?
Two|Land, capital, payback period-what is the real problem in the development of renewable energy
Three|Environmental protection fiscal expenditure does not suffer from shortage and unevenness
Four|From electric vehicles to green buildings-policy short-sightedness misses opportunities for carbon reduction
Five|How to help the national carbon emissions trading market?
