The US set the standard for upgrading clean energy sources

In order to kick off the fight against climate change, the US President Barack Obama announced on December 23 that he would regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Under the plan, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will set standards for power plants using fossil fuels and refining facilities - two sources of emissions accounting for 40% of the gas causing change. climate in America.

Speaking to reporters, EPA director Lisa Jackson said the standards will help US companies attract private investment to upgrade clean energy, promote companies' competitiveness and create more jobs. do.

In the next year, the agency will propose and complete it in 2012 after having consulted. EPA affirmed that they will not " encroach on " Congress in enacting laws.

Experts predict that these standards will not set a specific figure but recommend companies to adopt environmentally friendly technologies.

The decision came after a bill established a program to buy and sell emissions quotas to limit the amount of greenhouse gases rejected by the US Senate.

Now the Obama administration is encouraging the use of green energy sources such as wind, solar and renewable energy. Fossil energy, especially coal, is not recommended.

Last year, President Obama pledged to reduce emissions by 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020. This goal is lower than the commitment of other developed economies, especially Lien. European Union (20-30% compared to 1990 level).