Influence of “Coal-to-Gas” Policy in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region and Surrounding Area on the Air Quality

Abstract

In recent years, extreme weather, such as haze, has occurred frequently; air pollution has been aggravated; and the concentration of inhalable particulate matter in the air has been very high in China, especially in Northern China. The problem of atmospheric environment needs to be solved urgently. Meanwhile, the energy problem pertains to the country’s major strategy. Adjusting the energy structure can not only solve the problem of environmental pollution, but also change the energy pattern of our country. Thus, the “Coal-to-Gas” policy has been implemented. This paper examines the influence of the “Coal-to-Gas” policy on the air quality in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, which also has important practical significance for further optimization and control of the policy.