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China's pollution puts a dent in its economy

Although China has made substantial progress in cleaning up its air pollution,a new MIT study shows that the economic impact from ozone and particulates in its air has increased dramatically. ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created 17 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

New web-based tool details greenhouse gas emissions for 6,700 facilities nationwide

How many tons of greenhouse gases are coming out of that smokestack? For the first time, people around the U.S. can get answers to that question instantly with a new online interactive tool — the topic of an article ...

Chemistry / Other

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

China looks at carbon tax, official says in US

China's lead negotiator on climate change said Wednesday that the world's largest emitter is considering imposing a tax on carbon to reduce the use of dirty energy as its economy grows.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 12

China plans Asia's biggest coal-fired power plant

China's Shenhua Group will build the largest coal-fired power station in Asia over the next five years, the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday, as the country struggles to meet its energy needs.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 27, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 7

Russia slams Kyoto Protocol

Russia supports Canada's decision to pull out of the Kyoto Protocol, says its foreign ministry, reaffirming Friday that Moscow will not take on new commitments.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 24

Canada's Kyoto withdrawal under fire from China

Canada's historic decision to withdraw from the Kyoto protocol provoked heavy criticism from China on Tuesday, with Beijing saying the move went against international efforts to combat climate change. ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 103

China faces hurdles to developing shale gas

Energy-hungry China is tapping its vast shale gas reserves to reduce its reliance on dirty coal and imports, but experts warn its lack of technical expertise and scarce water supplies pose challenges.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

California adopts extensive 'cap-and-trade' plan

(AP) -- California formally adopted the nation's most comprehensive so-called "cap-and-trade" system Thursday, an experiment by the world's eighth-largest economy that is designed to provide financial incentives for polluters ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 14

Climate talks inch ahead on aid despite discord

Climate negotiators said they made progress on laying out ways to help poor countries but deep differences remained on core issues ahead of a make-or-break talks in South Africa.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 08, 2011 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (8) | comments 3

A 'carbonizing dragon': Construction drives China's growing CO2 emissions

Constructing buildings, power-plants and roads has driven a substantial increase in China's CO2 emission growth, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1


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