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China struggling to meet energy, pollution goals | Environment | Reuters - 0 views

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  • Colin Bennett on 02 Jul 08
     
    The country will shut down small coal-fired power generators producing 13 gigawatts this year and require at least 80 percent of buildings under construction to meet energy-saving standards for the construction process by the end of 2008, the report said.
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CDM needs a rethink, feel critics - 0 views

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  • NEW DELHI: The UN’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) program is inviting the wrath of critics across the world. The criticism is gaining momentum even as the US Congress preparing to check global warming with a cap on greenhouse gases — and then allows firms to pollute if they buy ‘carbon offsets’ elsewhere. The UN started CDM to help companies in industrialised countries invest in projects in poorer nations that cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of their countries’ commitment under the Kyoto Protocol or the European Union’s emissions plan.
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UN-run carbon trading mechanism questioned amidst allegations of corruption | Environme... - 0 views

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  • Discredited strategy Increasing allegations of corruption and profiteering are raising serious questions about the UN-run carbon trading mechanism aimed at cutting pollution and rewarding clean technologies, writes Patrick McCully, executive director of US thinktank International Rivers
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ENN: OPINION: China's Wind Power Development Exceeds Expectations - 0 views

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  • A recent boom in Chinese wind power development has surpassed the government's original target and forced policymakers to set a new goal that might still be too modest.
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FoE Europe - Corporate Accountability - 0 views

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  • This year, the European Business Summit's theme is "Greening the Economy". However, instead of inviting companies that are pioneers in environmental technologies, the programme boasts some of the most polluting companies in the world and some of the worst performers in their sector. Instead of green leaders, the EBS presents dirty laggards. With an action and exhibition at the opening of the European Business Summit, Friends of the Earth Europe exposed the greenwashing practices of the businesses taking part.
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How smart can cities really become by 2010? - 0 views

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  • “Health internets” that will make it easier for public officials to track and manage disease outbreaks; Smart buildings with networked systems that enable them to respond to changing conditions quickly and automatically, almost like living organisms; A transportation system dominated by zero-emissions vehicles and readily available electric-car charging stations; Smart water and sewer systems that will reduce waste and pollution; and Real-time, integrated data on crime and potential crises that will help officials respond quickly … or even proactively (shades of “Minority Report,” anyone?).
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China - Tianjin Huaruide Copper Semis Company's RMB50M copper rod project has come on s... - 0 views

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  • Piotr Ortonowski on 22 Aug 11
     
    The first stage of Tianjin Huaruide Copper Semis Company's environmentally friendly copper rod production project has come on stream. A highly efficient continuous casting line has been installed as means of minimising pollution generated by the plant. The 20,000m2 facility is located in Wuging, Tianjin City, and required an investment of RMB50M. Stage two of the project is currently under construction.
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