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Unusual changes in weather patterns are
increasing greatly in many regions recently.
El Nino that caused extreme drought and floods,
appeared to have increased after the mid 70's.
IPCC (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate
Change) under the influence of UN, expressed
that the average global temperature has risen
by 0.74℃ during the past 100 years (1906~2005).
They also warned that the average global temperature
would rise additionally by 6.4℃ and that the
sea water level will rise 59cm at the end
of the 21th century(2090~2099), if we continue
to depend on fossil fuels such as petroleum
and coal like we are now. |
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| We feel a great responsibility towards such a
critical situation that the earth faces, and as
a result, endeavoring to reduce greenhouse gases.
We will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by constructing
the inventory for the scale of greenhouse gases
emitted from each power plant, and by introducing
new technologies of power generation to improve
energy efficiency. In addition, we are investing
in research and development for securing carbon
dioxide reduction technology, and actively promoting
the spread of renewable energy facilities without
greenhouse gas emissions, such as wind power, small
hydro-electric power, and fuel cells. |
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| Mid and long term system corresponding
to Climate Change Convention |
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