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  "id": 13324051,
  "title": "Tse confident of hitting all 'crucial' green targets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/tse-confident-of-hitting-all-crucial-green-targets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:57:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1873406-20261010.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong’s Environment Secretary, Tse Chin-wan, expressed confidence on Saturday in his ability to achieve all four key targets outlined in the Hong Kong SAR’s five-year plan. These targets encompass reducing carbon intensity, boosting zero-carbon energy sources for power generation, enhancing air and surface water quality, and achieving a zero-waste society by 2035. During an interview on Commercial Radio, Tse emphasized that environmental targets constitute a significant portion of the plan's binding goals, as they are vital for Hong Kong’s sustainable future. Concrete measures are already underway to facilitate the transition towards a greener economy. To reach the goal of increasing zero-carbon energy's share from 25% to 30% by 2030, and subsequently raising it to 60-70% by 2035, Tse suggested that prioritizing wind and solar energy would not only mitigate potential energy shortages but also bolster supply reliability. One proposed initiative involves constructing a large-scale facility at Tseung Kwan O, facilitating the large-scale transmission of zero-carbon energy from mainland China. Tse mentioned that discussions have begun with certain enterprises to explore the feasibility of supplying affordable zero-carbon energy. Additionally, a working group has been established to pursue this objective, with Tse expressing confidence that the share of zero-carbon energy could rise to the desired 60-70% by 2035. In line with another target, Hong Kong aims to eliminate landfill by 2035. Tse pointed out that the recent debate sparked by the scrapped waste-charging scheme in 2024 heightened public awareness of waste reduction's urgency. Various strategies are being employed to attain this goal, such as bolstering recycling efforts. Tse highlighted the Green@Community mobile app, which boasts over 1.2 million users, and its potential for further enhancement. The app offers incentives and discounts, attracting both reward-driven and environmentally conscious participants. Tse expressed optimism that improving the app's accessibility, such as by deploying 24-hour smart recycling bins and machines, would encourage even greater participation.",
  "summary": "Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Saturday said he was confident he could meet all four binding targets set by Hong Kong’s first five-year plan for areas covered by his department. These include reducing carbon intensity, increasing the share of zero-carbon energy used to generate power, and improving air and surface water quality. Speaking on Commercial Radio, Tse said…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Tse confident of hitting all 'crucial' green targets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/tse-confident-of-hitting-all-crucial-green-targets-13325096",
        "published": "2026-10-10T03:57:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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