Agence France-Presse in Beijing | Updated on Oct 28, 2008
Beijing on Tuesday defended its energy policy a day after three influential green organisations criticised its dependence on coal.
“The Chinese government attaches great importance to the development and exploration of clean energy,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told reporters.
“It has been making great efforts to increase […]
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Beijing Defends Energy Policy After Scathing Report
True Cost Of Coal To Nation ‘Far Exceeds’ Market Price
Shi Jiangtao in Beijing - SCMP | Updated on Oct 28, 2008
The environmental and social costs of China’s reliance on coal as an energy source have been grossly underestimated, a joint study by environmentalists and economists says.
For each tonne of coal consumed last year, China paid 150 yuan (HK$170) extra in environmental damage, according to […]
Incandescent Light Bulbs May Be Banned
Cheung Chi-fai - SCMP - Updated on Oct 16, 2008
Funding carbon audits in buildings and a possible ban on incandescent light bulbs were among measures heralded by the chief executive to combat climate change and develop a low-carbon economy.
“We will enhance energy efficiency, use clean fuels, rely less on fossil fuel, and promote a low-carbon […]
Doubts Cloud Gas Deal
Sara Yin - Updated on Sep 28, 2008 - SCMP
The pink dolphins are safe, at least. The memorandum of understanding between Beijing and Hong Kong for gas supplies tied local energy needs and planning to those of the mainland. And although that meant the end of plans for a US$10 billion gas terminal on South […]
Regulate CO2 from Power Plants Now
Hong Kong green groups’ joint campaign
Filed under: Hong Kong Climate change — Jacqui Dixon @ 20:28 pm - CSR Asia
Six green groups in Hong Kong have been running a campaign over the last few weeks to encourage the Hong Kong government to incorporate carbon dioxide into the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, which limits air pollutants […]
Green Groups Push For CO2 Caps in Scheme of Control
Nishika Patel
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Six green groups have accused the government of not doing enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions, saying the new scheme of control will not force power companies into line.
Staging a protest at the Environment Bureau yesterday, members of the alliance urged authorities to cap carbon dioxide emissions for power plants and […]
