S. Korean gov't brings in Special Act on Fine Dust Reduction on Friday
- 5 years ago
In response to the recent fine dust pollution, the South Korean government brought in its Special Act on Fine Dust Reduction and Management to reduce and manage air pollution starting Friday.
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, chairing the first meeting of special committee for fine dust reduction, announced the launch of a special task force that will oversee the enforcement of the act, starting with banning old diesel cars on the roads nationwide... when fine dust levels exceed 50 micrograms for two consecutive days.
And the alternate no-driving day, previously implemented for just civil servants, will now apply to every vehicle owner in the country.
In addition, schools will either slash class times, or close altogether when fine dust levels are deemed too high.
This comes after the government had pledged to treat the fine dust issue as "disaster level" and cut fine dust by over 35 percent by 2022.
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, chairing the first meeting of special committee for fine dust reduction, announced the launch of a special task force that will oversee the enforcement of the act, starting with banning old diesel cars on the roads nationwide... when fine dust levels exceed 50 micrograms for two consecutive days.
And the alternate no-driving day, previously implemented for just civil servants, will now apply to every vehicle owner in the country.
In addition, schools will either slash class times, or close altogether when fine dust levels are deemed too high.
This comes after the government had pledged to treat the fine dust issue as "disaster level" and cut fine dust by over 35 percent by 2022.