Ch 11.5 Measures taken by the Hong Kong Government Flashcards
What are the preventive measures taken by the Hong Kong Government to reduce the energy consumption in order to burn fewer fossil fuels on transport sector?
Developing a low carbon transport mode to reduce the combustion of fossil fuels.
i. Energy efficient vehicles - hybrid vehicles
ii. Promote vehicles that are powered by alternative fuels: electric vehicles, LPG taxis, bus powered by solar energy.
iii. Develop the railway as the backbone of the public transport system, with larger carrying capacity helps reduce road transport.
iv. Encourage the use of public transport, helps reduce the road transport.
v. All the petrol and diesel sold should comply with emission standards.
What are the updates of Climate Action Plan 2050?
Cease the new registration of fuel-propelled and hybrid vehicles in 2035 or earlier. Popularisation of electric vehicles.
What are the preventive measures on reducing energy consumption in order to burn fewer fossil fuels on power generation?
Revamp the fuel mix : reduce the reliance of coal but increase the share of natural gas which is cleaner and energy efficient and other renewable energy.
Reduce the energy loss and emission of greenhouse gases during power generation.
What are the preventive measures of reducing energy consumption in order to burn less fossil fuel on improving energy efficiency?
Improving building designs with energy saving features which helps save electricity.
i. south facing windows, double glazed windows.
ii. urban greening: rooftop greening and vertical greening, it helps to increases transpiration and lower air temperature in the urban areas.
iii. installation of solar panels on rooftop of private properties, encourage people to sell and export the surplus energy to public power grid.
What are the advantages of practice waste separation and recycling?
Reduce the burden of landfill sites snd the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane.
