This plan targets air pollution and seeks to expand the number of cities required to comply with targets for PM2.5, NOx, and VOCs.
Target for PM2.5: emissions reduction of at least 18% by 2020 (on a 2015 baseline).
Target for VOCs: emissions reduction of 10% by 2020 (on a 2015 baseline).
Target for nitrogen oxides: emissions reduction of 15% by 2020 (on a 2015 baseline).
This policy indirectly hinders the comissioning of coal-fired power plants.