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Korea's carbon free island, 'Ga-Pa-Island' |
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Gapa Island is located between Je-ju Island and Mara Island, the southernmost island in Korea. It currently has 310 households and is an islet of Je-ju District.
After being named as one of the new seven wonders of nature, Je-ju Island plans to go green 100% by 2030. It hopes to stop using fossil fuels and use renewable energy sources to meet all the energy requirement of its residents. To achieve this goal, Je-ju island is going to build wind farms, solar power plants, and offshore sea turbines. And, Gapa Island is chosen as a pilot program. Gapa Island previously received its power from diesel generators, which produced over 780 tons of green house gas emissions each day. In cooperation with local and central government agencies, Gapa Island has now changed over to carbon free energy grid. It is run 100 percent by renewable energy sources from wind turbines to solar panels. Every household on Gapa Island is equipped with solar panels and energy efficient power generators. Mr. Yang, Yeong-Bu, an Gapa Island resident, mentioned in an interview that his utility bill went from $44 a month to 90 cents a month. Gapa Island's elementary schools are also benefitted from the new supply of renewable energy. They can enjoy digital devices at an extremely lower cost. Gapa Island is the first step in 'Carbon-free-Je-ju Island 2030' project. With Gapa Island's success, Je-ju Island hopes to become a global model of self sustaining green island. Images: Google images |
  
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14 Comments
Thank you for sharing.
Posted 29-08-2013 18:02
nice one we need more cities as this one
Posted 24-02-2013 05:28
We will try to see such Place in 2030.
Posted 21-02-2013 20:51
It seems that a lot of others including Koreans ourselves are unaware of this wonderful project. Thanks for spreading the news Alberta :D
Posted 21-02-2013 15:45
I want to visit the place........
Posted 20-02-2013 19:42
I agree with rajashree 100%..this must motivate others...thx for the report
Posted 19-02-2013 00:06
life over there will be so different. dream place.......
Posted 18-02-2013 20:19
Wish I get a chance to live there! :)
Posted 18-02-2013 15:34
This is a very nice environmental initiative. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 18-02-2013 13:17
This is very inspiring move for Korea's environmental policy! Thank you for sharing this important information. :)
Posted 18-02-2013 09:48
That's Nice
Posted 17-02-2013 23:36
Very Good, such 100% green city is a motivaton for all of us.
Posted 17-02-2013 20:49
We need more cities to go green and save the environment
Posted 17-02-2013 20:12
That is really good news for our mother nature. Interested to visit Ga-Pa Island :D
Posted 17-02-2013 15:06