Environment

Vietnam tries saving energy with Japanese products

Mitsubishi Corp. will conduct a feasibility study to help address global warming by popularizing energy-saving Japanese home appliances in Vietnam.

Vietnam tries saving energy with Japanese products

Mitsubishi Corp. will conduct a feasibility study to help address global warming by popularizing energy-saving Japanese home appliances in Vietnam.

Sri Lanka’s nuke plans face opposition

Environmentalists oppose Sri Lanka’s plans to set up a nuclear power plant, saying it is too small.

ADB sells bonds to support energy projects

ADB sold $232.2 million in Clean Energy Bonds to support its renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Asia-Pacific.

Combet appointed Australia’s energy efficiency minister

Greg Combet is Australia's new minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, replacing Senator Penny Wong.

ADB issues bonds for Asian clean energy

ADB will issue its inaugural Clean Energy Bond to support its clean energy projects in Asia and the Pacific.

Japan earmarks $5.85M for carbon offsetting program

Japan will provide $5.85m in subsidies to 15 firms to undergo studies for emission-cutting projects overseas.

CLP promotes low-carbon living among youth

Ten shortlisted teams of secondary students presented their achievements of promoting low carbon living for CLP’s “Young Power Award”.

NPCIL contradicts news of Tarapur leak

NPCIL stated that there is no situation that can cause potential radioactivity release at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station.

China takes world lead in clean energy as others fear to finance

Soaring energy needs, volatile oil prices and an increased focus on curbing global warming have spurred investments in clean energy, or “green...

Malaysia drafts bill on renewable energy

The Malaysian government is keen on having a more aggressive energy development.

ADB seeks Asia-Pacific transition to solar

Asia-Pacific countries are well-suited to solar power initiatives, but financing will remain an obstacle.

New network reduces CEM’s power consumption

A new IT network now handles all data communications for CEM’s users. The high-performance information network based on technology supplied by H3C...

Low carbon goals alter solar project plans

Yamanashi Prefecture and TEPCO agreed to move the inauguration schedule for the mega solar power generation project to January 2012.

Northeast New Energy registers 3rd CDM project

The CDM project of Dalian Tuoshan Wind Farm of Northeast New Energy Development Company has become third registered project. This was announced on...

Chifeng Yihegong wind certified as CDM project

The Chifeng Yihegong Wind Power Project has been officially declared as a registered CDM project. This was announced by the United National CDM...

Areva's MOX fuel goes to Hokkaido plant

Areva will supply MOX fuel assemblies for unit 3 of the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant.

Kaifeng extension project passes environmental test

The 2x600MW Extension Project of Kaifeng Thermal Power Plant passed the completion acceptance test of the Ministry of Environmental Protection...