International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy

Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2020

  • A Study on the Ship Energy Efficiency & GHG Emission Control in China

    Wang Yong, Hou Guobin

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2020
    Pages: 52-58
    Received: Jun. 03, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2020
    Published: Jul. 07, 2020
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    Abstract: Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry are one of the important causes of global climate change. Marine transportation, although indispensable and has made a significant contribution to economic development, emits about 940 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) each year, accounting for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission... Show More
  • The Mechanism for Hindrances of Coal-to-Gas Switching Policies in China

    Yishu Ren

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2020
    Pages: 59-65
    Received: Jul. 01, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 14, 2020
    Published: Aug. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: To improve air quality, Chinese governments issued a series of policies to carry out the coal-to-gas transition. However, the implementation of these policies has been hindered in practice, which has caused a series of negative effects. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the mechanism for hindrances of the implementation of coal-to-gas switching... Show More
  • Recent Developments in Environmental Law in Greece: A Commentary

    Vasiliki-Maria Tzatzaki

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2020
    Pages: 66-69
    Received: Jun. 05, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 14, 2020
    Published: Aug. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: The recently voted environmental law in Greece (Law 4685/2020) aims to modernize and simplify the existing provisions and administrative procedures on various topics of national environmental regulation. The draft provisions underwent extensive public consultations with all interested stakeholders on the basis of transparency. The objective of this... Show More