National News Trillions for biomass projects fruitless

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None of the government's 214 biomass promotion projects — with public funding coming to ¥6.55 trillion — over the past six years has produced effective results in the struggle against global warming, according to an official report released Feb. 15.

The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry, which evaluates public works projects, urged the agriculture and five other ministries conducting biomass projects using sewage sludge, garbage and wood, to take corrective action.

The Administrative Evaluation Bureau found in a study of biomass projects through March 2009 that the cumulative budget totaled about ¥6.55 trillion.

The six ministries taking part in such projects, however, have yet to confirm the financial results for 92, or 43 percent, of the 214 projects. (Kyodo News)

6.5兆円のバイオマス事業、効果は皆無

総務省は2月15日、政府の戦略に基づいて実施された214のバイオマス関連事業のうち大半の効果が不明確だとして、関係各省に改善を求める勧告を行なった。

Shukan ST: February 25, 2011

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