Charting the less-carbon growth model
[2010-09-15 10:15]Just after the Wenchuan earthquake in May 2008, villagers in Yinpingxin village, Qingchuan county, were given clear instructions by the local Guangyuan city government on how to go about rebuilding their homes.
China to cut fossil fuel to 85% by 2020
[2010-09-14 11:38]Cheng Siwei, a renowned Chinese economist and a former senior legislator, said China is estimated to reduce the proportion of fossil fuel in total energy mix from the current 91 percent to 85 percent in 2020.
Ritz-Carlton active partner in mangrove preservation
[2010-09-13 15:59]Steve Grein, executive chef of Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, was satisfied with the wooden birdhouse that he and his teammates spent about one hour on for the city's only mangrove park. "That is the Ritz-Carlton for birds!" he said cheerfully.
Ritz-Carlton active partner in mangrove preservation
[2010-09-13 15:59]Steve Grein, executive chef of Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, was satisfied with the wooden birdhouse that he and his teammates spent about one hour on for the city's only mangrove park. "That is the Ritz-Carlton for birds!" he said cheerfully.
Tianjin changes gear, charts green moves
[2010-09-13 11:52]As China goes all out for a transition to a more sustainable growth, Tianjin, a major northern port city, has shifted its focus from economic expansion to growth model re-shuffling.
Not funds, but eligible green projects are the key
[2010-09-10 17:18]While there is enthusiasm from private equity funds, venture capital and even individuals to invest in China's new energy sector, there are not enough qualified projects.
Power cuts call for energy efficiency
[2010-09-10 14:53]Despite the inconvenience, local governments must take serious steps to encourage industries to adopt clean technologies and cut consumption of natural resources.
Global energy giants tapping local market
[2010-09-10 11:56]Global nuclear companies are tapping market opportunities in nuclear fuels in China as the country launches an ambitious nuclear expansion program.
Nuclear strides vital for goals
[2010-09-10 09:46]China needs to build a more comprehensive industry chain to boost the development of nuclear energy, which will play an important part in the country's total energy mix.
New energy car subsidies likely to be expanded
[2010-09-09 14:27]Subsidies for new energy vehicles are likely to be expanded to the manufacturing and usage sectors as the government releases preferential fiscal and taxation policies, said Xu Changming, head of information resource development at the State Information Center during an interview with China Business News on Wednesday.
Novozymes teams up with Cofco, Sinopec on bioenergy
[2010-09-09 10:10]Danish biotech company Novozymes said on Wednesday that it is banking on the rapid growth of China's bioenergy industry to boost its portfolio in the country, the company's second-largest overseas market.
China outlines roadmap in developing emerging industries
[2010-09-09 09:47]The Chinese government on Wednesday stressed the importance for the country to step up efforts to develop emerging industries of strategic importance.
China tops E&Y ranking for renewable energy
[2010-09-08 14:48]China ranked as the most attractive country for renewable energy projects in a quarterly index compiled by the global accounting firm Ernst & Young.
China's top retailers cut 1.63m tons of carbon emission in 2009
[2010-09-08 10:46]China's top 100 retail companies were estimated to have cut 1.63 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2009 as their combined power consumption was 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours less than that in 2008.
Lack of electric car charging stations bites
[2010-09-08 10:31]Electric vehicles may soon hit China's roads, but automakers are worried that slow development of charging stations will hinder sales of the new energy vehicles.
Carbon-neutral firm wants to be catalyst for change
[2010-09-07 15:45]A.T. Kearney fulfilled its 2007 pledge to become carbon neutral this year, and now wants to use its position as a global management consulting firm to promote carbon neutrality to its clients.
Shanghai's new energy vehicle output to reach 30b yuan
[2010-09-06 10:01]The output of new energy vehicles in Shanghai will reach 30 billion yuan ($4.41 billion) by 2012, municipal authorities said Sunday.
Vancouver mayor to bring green message to China
[2010-09-04 13:51]The Vancouver mayor and a delegation of representatives from 22 corporations in the Canadian city will bring a green message to China in an upcoming trade mission designed to promote and sell clean energy technology, mobility and infrastructure.
China's EV industry leaps forward
[2010-09-03 13:55]Electric vehicles (EV) have frequently been launched by Chinese private automakers, state-owned-enterprises, and joint ventures.
GM unveils Chevy EV at the Expo
[2010-09-01 17:13]General Motor revealed its electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, in Shanghai on Aug 31. It will serve the World Expo as VIP transportation.
