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Gansu set to build nation's first 10gW wind sector

[2011-08-09 10:40]

Gansu province is scheduled to become China's first province to have more than 10 gW of installed wind capacity.

Uranium imports in marked decline

[2011-08-03 10:08]

Uranium imports slowed during the first half of this year, amid industry uncertainty caused by Japan's Fukushima nuclear crisis.

Crafty recycling beautifies Beijing road

[2011-08-02 11:41]

Used tires become flower pots on Chaoyang North Road in Beijing.

Racing for pole position on the 'green' vehicle front

[2011-08-01 09:55]

In July, 94 student teams from 12 countries all over Asia hit the tracks of the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Off-road bike trails set for big sports event

[2011-07-26 15:34]

Local cycling enthusiasts test a bike trail in the woods in Huolu county, Wulong, Chongqing municipality. The are will host the Wulong Mountain Quest 2011 on Sept 1, 2011.

Circular economy investment up

[2011-07-26 09:04]

The Chinese government will double its investment in the circular economy this year to 2 billion yuan ($300 million) to support the national policies of energy conservation and emission reduction.

Green wedding dresses grace catwalk

[2011-07-22 16:45]

Wedding dresses gracing the catwalk at a fashion show in Tokyo. The wedding dresses on the show are all made from eco-friendly raw materials, including silk, paper and a biodegradable fiber made using polylactic acid extracted from corn.

China may tighten approval of wind projects

[2011-07-20 10:25]

China's National Energy Administration may reinstate its control over onshore wind-power projects with less than 50,000 kilowatts of capacity, the China Securities Journal said, citing an unidentified person.

Tree planter turns barren hill green

[2011-07-19 16:06]

Qu Changyou, a 72-year-old man in Liaoning province, has been planting trees on barren, hilly land with his family for the past 28 years. The 500 mu (3.33 hectare) area is now covered with more than 80,000 trees.

Hangzhou expands bike rental program

[2011-07-15 17:27]

East China's Zhejiang province is promoting its bike renting services across the province.

Lhasa completes 1st wastewater treatment plant

[2011-07-14 21:26]

Construction of the first wastewater treatment plant in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibetan Autonomous Region, was completed Thursday, according to local authorities.

Inner Mongolia leads the way in wind power

[2011-07-14 15:34]

North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region is the country's top wind power generator, according to China National Radio.

Wind power firms breaking into foreign markets

[2011-07-14 10:05]

China's wind power companies are finding their way into overseas markets, where fierce competition has previously limited their presence, usually by acquiring existing projects or investing in joint venture efforts.

'Lake killer' to heal Dianchi Lake

[2011-07-13 17:28]

Water hyacinth is being planted in Yunnan province's Dianchi Lake in a bid to tackle pollution caused by industrial and human waste.

Turning in junk for green products

[2011-07-12 16:04]

Volunteers from Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University organized the environmentally-themed exchange programme in 15 communities in Zhejiang.

Smelter goes green

[2011-07-11 16:17]

The main production line of eco-friendly steel at Dongbei Special Steel Group's Dalian base is underway. The new project, which started operation in July, aims to be eco-friendly.

Xigaze solar power plant in operation

[2011-07-07 16:36]

Xigaze photovoltaic power plant came on grid in Tibet on July 6, 2011.

The zero-emission Qinghai-Tibet Railway

[2011-06-28 17:29]

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is said to be a eco-friendly railway with zero emission.

Baoding to take the wind

[2011-06-21 16:08]

China was again the world leader in clean-energy investment in 2010, ahead of Germany and the United States, according to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts. It also announced last month that it has doubled its target for installed photovoltaic power capacity over the next five years.

Electric vehicle batteries 'must improve'

[2011-06-10 11:09]

China's new-energy vehicle production capacity is expected to hit around 300,000 units by 2012.

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