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Parking canopy made of recycled bottles

[2012-11-09 16:20]

Designer Garth Britzman of Lincoln, Nebraska used recycled bottles filled with colored water to create stunning topographical shade canopy for a vehicle.

Korean Air to plant trees in Kubuqi desert

[2012-11-06 14:35]

More than 65 employees from the South Korean flagship carrier Korean Air headed for the Kubuqi desert in China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region in October to carry out large-scale forestation.

Investigation targets EU polysilicon

[2012-11-02 09:13]

China announced on Thursday that it will begin an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into European imports of solar-grade polysilicon.

Any design you desire, so long as it is 'green'

[2012-10-22 09:17]

"The formaldehyde content of our furniture is in line with national standards and we use real wood and recycled glue so our products are 100 percent green," said the founder and general manager of Zhejiang Yacheng Furniture Co, in Jinhua city, East China's Zhejiang province.

Europe offers solace after US ruling

[2012-10-12 10:00]

A US congressional report is warning American companies about dealing with two Chinese telecom equipment makers, but that does not mean they do not have friends elsewhere.

Green fingers and green houses

[2012-09-19 07:59]

An increasing number of people living in the cities have started urban farming and have become addicted to growing vegetables on their balconies.

Chinese wind turbine maker may bid for Vestas

[2012-07-10 10:23]

China Ming Yang Wind Power Group is considering acquiring Danish company Vestas Wind System, a maker of wind turbines.

Bamboo electric tricycle helps keep Shanghai green

[2012-07-06 18:40]

Chris Tress and his wife, Florence Tress, drive bamboo electric tricycles that they designed themselves, in Shanghai, June 25, 2012.

Green rooftops help clean up Beijing's air

[2012-04-02 09:38]

The Beijing municipal government has already announced plans to improve the quality of the city's air by covering 100,000 sq m of roofs with greenery by the end of this year.

Shining a light on the value of energy

[2012-01-30 10:45]

Last summer, Beijing resident Jiang Bin successfully limited his monthly electricity bills incurred by his family of three to less than 100 yuan ($16) by using energy-efficient lamps and low-energy appliances.

Huaneng moves ahead on Shandong nuclear plant

[2012-01-12 10:00]

China Huaneng Group said on Wednesday that it will strive to get its proposed Shidaowan nuclear plant included on the national planning list this year as it continues site selection for other new nuclear facilities.

German company Knauf exploits 'green' aspiration

[2012-01-09 14:40]

Following the call for a "greener" community in China's 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), "sustainable architecture" has become the latest fashion.

LDK Solar plans to buy Sunways

[2012-01-04 09:57]

LDK Solar Co's plan to buy Germany's Sunways AG provides China's second-largest solar-panel maker access to new technology and a distribution network in the world's biggest photovoltaics market. 

Bicycles to help bring in green new year

[2011-12-30 11:05]

Hundreds of green bicycles are parked at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, as 960 of them await riders at Vermilion Steps Bridge (DanBiQiao) for the New Year countdown ceremony, Dec 29, 2011.

More green terraces in Beijing soon

[2011-12-21 08:02]

The Beijing government is encouraging greening of the city's rooftops. The idea is to reduce air pollution and improve urban ecology.

China assigns emission reduction tasks

[2011-12-20 20:18]

China's environment minister, entrusted by the State Council, or Cabinet, signed agreements on emission reduction targets with provincial-level governments and major state-owned enterprises.

E China wind power plant to provide clean energy

[2011-11-11 09:52]

Laoyemiao power plant in Duchang county is expected to provide clean energy for 85,000 households each year, with an annual energy production of 102 million kilowatt hours. The plant is the largest wind power station in Jiangxi.

Bright prospects seen on offer for solar PV sector

[2011-11-09 10:45]

China's photovoltaic (PV) solar cell industry will continue to grow and the domestic use of PV systems will accelerate, despite the impact of trade disputes, high-ranking officials and experts said here on Monday.

Solar powered optical sculptures park opens

[2011-08-30 15:20]

The Solar Powered Optical Sculptures Park opened in China Solar Valley in Shandong province's Dezhou city.

Clean energy helps to preserve natural beauty in Xinjiang

[2011-08-16 15:30]

The wind power project in Altay region, not only supplies the area with clean energy, but preserve the natural beauty there.

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