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Aug 2008 - Shipping UK plastic bottles to China produces less CO2 than sending them to UK landfill

Aug 2008 - China's Clean Revolution - new report from the Climate Group

Jun 2008 - Congress Takes Action to Combat Trade in Illegally Harvested Wood Products

Jun 2008 - Hong Kong textile-makers, together with the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) have formed the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC)

May 2008 - Environmental disclosure measures to be trialled from May 1

May 2008 - Hong Kong government programme to support clean-up of Guangdong industry

May 2008 - China approves US$1.1bn environmental monitoring programme

Apr 2008 - CEIPEC + EPTEE - China International Environmental Protection Exhibition, Shanghai

Apr 2008 - Event - marcus evans conference: Benchmarking Industrial Safe Best Practices and Strategic Applications to Achieve Zero Waste

Mar 2008 - Water China 2008 - water, waste water and water treatment, Guangzhou

Jan 2008 - First Plastic Bags, and Soon Excessive Packaging?

Jan 2008 - Climate change 'very low on big business agenda'

Jan 2008 - New ruling on contents of detergent

Jan 2008 - Green campaigner uses shame tactics

Jan 2008 - China's Plastic Bag Ban Will Save 37 Million Barrels of Oil

Jan 2008 - China Enhances Supervision on Plastic Packaging for Food

Environment - Going Down the Drain.
Sixteen of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in China. About 300,000 deaths a year are caused by air pollution. At least a third of all water resources are severely polluted, energy use is highly inefficient, desertification continues and biodiversity loss is alarming. Different surveys point to the losses from pollution and ecological damage ranging from 7 percent to 20 percent of GDP per year for the last two decades. There is a need for efficiency programmes and the introduction of new technologies in all these areas.

Ten Perspectives on How Financial Institutions Can Protect the Environment . Ten perspectives on how financial institutions can protect the environment.

Trading water in thirsty China. Trading water in thirsty China

Complete System in Place for Environmental Labelling Certification. Environmental labelling in China has developed into a complete system encompassing standards, certification, assessment and quality assurance.

Environmental Performance Reviews: China (2007). OECD has carried out the first Environmental Performance Review of China in 2006/2007. It builds on over a decade of environmental co-operation between OECD and China. As a result, China has embodied OECD approaches such as ※Polluter Pays§ and ※User Pa

Tackling climate change 每 and inequality. Tackling climate change 每 and inequality

China Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Report: December 2007 . In the December edition of the China Report, author Lou Schwartz writes about a document issued by Jiangxi Province stating that the province currently has China's largest amount of quartz sands, the raw material for silicon.

Is the west to blame for China's emissions?. Is the west to blame for China's emissions?

Planning failure in Xiamen. Planning failure in Xiamen

Environmental Protection in China (1996-2005) . The State Council Information Office published on Monday a white paper entitled Environmental Protection in China (1996-2005). The document, composed of 10 chapters, gives a systematic introduction to the unremitting efforts made by China in environmental

China-dependence going up for life in UK. 'China-dependence' going up for life in UK

Crackdown on Pollution Far Below Public Expectations. Crackdown on Pollution Far Below Public Expectations

Energy, Emission Controls Fizzle for Chinese Industries. Energy, Emission Controls Fizzle for Chinese Industries

Six Degrees and China. The IPCC warns that we could be faced with 6C of global warming over the next 100 years. What does that mean for China?

Green China and young China (part one). China's development has had a tumultuous history. Now is the time for a fair and sustainable model of growth, argues Pan Yue in the first segment of a two-part article. But how to achieve this?

Green China and young China (part two). Environmental protection needs to pay attention to issues of culture and ethics, says Pan Yue. In the concluding part of his two-part essay, Pan calls on youth to step forward and embrace idealism once again.

Impact of China and Prospects for Sustainability. The Potential Role of International Corporations

China's environment: challenges and solutions. In order to understand China's environmental problems, to explore possible solutions, and to provide policy makers with recommendations on how to solve these problems, Frontiers in Ecology and Environment organized a special issue of Frontiers.

China and the US: GHG giants and the climate dance. WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30, 2007 (GLOBE-Net) - The United States and China account for nearly 40 percent of the world's man-made greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental policies of these two nations will greatly influence any post-Kyoto climate deal.

Can Shanghai turn green and grow?. Can Shanghai turn green and grow?

Getting involved. The public can no longer rely on the authorities alone to save the environment, argues Ma Jun, people from all walks of life must participate.

Weathering the storm. China still averages one environmental accident every two days, despite a number of high-profile crackdowns on polluters. A stronger movement is needed to take on a dangerous alliance of money and power, writes Tang Hao.

China's green province. China's green province

Environmental protection in China: the role of law. Environmental protection in China: the role of law

The state of China's environment. The state of China's environment

Environment Business Focus
Environmental resources are increasingly being degraded and threatened. Legislation is being enforced more widely. The markets are reflecting these pressures in operating costs and investment opportunities. In Business Focus we highlight latsest policy developments and market trends with implications for business.

Japan leads the green way . A Hong Kong environmental industry mission to Japan in June gave 40 leading industry members a first-hand look at the latest green technology available on the market

China Sewage Treatment Industry Report 2008. China will invest $US 30 billion in Sewage Treatment Industry between 2008-2010

Congress Takes Action to Combat Trade in Illegally Harvested Wood Products. Congress Takes Action to Combat Trade in Illegally Harvested Wood Products

Hong Kong textile makers have formed the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC). Hong Kong textile-makers, together with the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) have formed the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC)

Hong Kong government programme to support clean-up of Guangdong industry. Hong Kong government programme to support clean-up of Guangdong industry

Energy Conservation Regulations (Manufacturing Operations). Energy Conservation Regulations (Manufacturing Operations)

Supply chain environmental reporting: Pandora's box of emissions?. Supply chain reporting: Pandora's box of emissions?

GIFT Leadership Programme Delivers Sustainable Prosperity in Southwestern China. Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT) chose Haitang village in Yunnan Province,as the location for its Global Young Leaders Programme in August 2006.This partnership enterprise serves as a model of commerce-driven sustainable development.

ChemChina makes headway in waste water treatment. ChemChina makes headway in waste water treatment

Green campaigner uses shame tactics. Green campaigner uses shame tactics

SEPA Urges Multinationals to Clean up Their Acts. SEPA Urges Multinationals to Clean up Their Acts

Japan plans environment funds for Asia. Japan plans environment funds for Asia

Environment tax plans under appraisal. Environment tax plans under appraisal

China Mobile Implements Energy Saving Strategy For Outsourcing. China Mobile Implements Energy Saving Strategy For Outsourcing

Polluting companies to be shut out of stock market. Polluting companies to be shut out of stock market

UK scientists help China capture carbon. UK scientists help China capture carbon

12 heavy polluters punished under new 'green-credit' policy. 12 heavy polluters punished under new 'green-credit' policy

CDM Fund Launched to Address Climate Change. CDM Fund Launched to Address Climate Change

Chinese Companies Sign Agreement For Clean Coal Technologies. Chinese Companies Sign Agreement For Clean Coal Technologies

Hong Kong Business unites in being greener. Business unites in being greener

GE Honored For Sustainability In China At Annual CSR Awards. GE win CSR Excellence in China Award at AmCham Shanghai Annual CSR Awards

China Development Bank To Promote Sustainability With Cisco. China Development Bank To Promote Sustainability With Cisco

Shenzhen battles environmental abusers. Shenzhen battles environmental abusers

General Motors Launches China Strategy For Energy, Environmental Challenges. General Motors Launches China Strategy For Energy, Environmental Challenges

Hong Kong Publishes Environmental Guide For Businesses. Hong Kong Publishes Environmental Guide For Businesses

Hebei Kangbao Wolongtushan 30 MW Wind Farm Project Got CERs Issuance. Hebei Kangbao Wolongtushan 30 MW Wind Farm Project Got CERs Issuance

PetroChina to invest 1.3 bln USD in new energy by 2010. PetroChina to invest 1.3 bln USD in new energy by 2010

China bans trading by exporters who pollute. China bans trading by exporters who pollute

New Procedures for Small-Scale CDM methodologies Into Effect 1 November. New Procedures for Small-Scale CDM methodologies Into Effect 1 November

CCSA Making Environmental Standard For Communications Products. CCSA Making Environmental Standard For Communications Products

China adds environmental records to credit database. China adds environmental records to credit database

China and Australia Sign Green Tech Deal. China and Australia Sign Green Tech Deal

Eco friendly toys firmly on the Horizon . Eco friendly toys firmly on the Horizon

CIIF 2007ㄜEnvironmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show. China International Industry Fair (CIIF)- Environmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show

CEIPEC + EPTEE 每 China International Environmental Protection Exhibition, Shanghai. CEIPEC + EPTEE - China International Environmental Protection Exhibition, Shanghai

Water China 2008, Guangzhou. Water China 2008 - water, waste water and water treatment, Guangzhou

Water Polluters Face Stiff Penalties. Water Polluters Face Stiff Penalties

Foreign investors urged to focus on energy saving. Foreign investors urged to focus on energy saving

China And Germany Sign Environment Cooperation Deal. China And Germany Sign Environment Cooperation Deal

SEPA Considers Pollution Liability Insurance. SEPA Considers Pollution Liability Insurance

Environmental Lessons For Chinese Technology Companies. Environmental Lessons For Chinese Technology Companies

China Center for Law and Environment Focus on Supporting a Greener Supply Chain and Announce the Support of Environmental Expertise. China Center for Law and Environment Focus on Supporting a Greener Supply Chain and Announce the Support of Environmental Expertise

Firms urged to be socially resonsible . Firms urged to be socially responsible

BP Focuses On Chinese Clean Energy Commercialization. BP Focuses On Chinese Clean Energy Commercialization

Chinese Sustainable Development Projects Focus Of American Groups. Chinese Sustainable Development Projects Focus Of American Groups

"Green" trend is the colour of business . "Green" trend is the colour of business

Approval of Projects Suspended for Environmental Concerns. Approval of Projects Suspended for Environmental Concerns

China : Textile brand wins Green Star. China : Textile brand wins Green Star

Ban on Polluting Cities Zones. Ban Slapped on Polluting Cities, Zones

DuPont Signs Safety Contract With Bao Steel. DuPont Signs Safety Contract With Bao Steel

New EU-China project on climate change. New EU-China project on climate change

Polluters will be forced to pay more in China . Polluters will be forced to pay more in China

Investing in China's New Environmental Consciousness. One of the first things visitors to China notice is the pollution. Burning eyes and hacking coughs are commonplace. The mix of coal to heat homes, factories belting out chemicals full-steam to produce more goods, and the surge in personal automobiles emit

Cleantech Group starting Chinese cleantech business park. Cleantech Group starting Chinese cleantech business park

Chinese Pollution Plays. There are a number of companies that can benefit from Chinese spending to fix its air quality.

Holland displays eco-friendly fashion in Wuhan.

EU REACH Law to Affect Exporters in Guangdong Province.

Chinese governmental meetings to promote clean technology and curb water pollution.

China pulls plug on water works investment.

NDRC stops discounted electricity rate for high-energy-consumption company.

China, Germany agree on environmental labeling.

Wenzhou Paper Factory Punished For Pollution.

Environment, energy requirements stressed for processing trade projects .

146 Small Papermaking Factories Shut Down.

Lenovo Tops Greenpeace Guide For Electronics. The Greenpeace Guide ranks Chinese firm Lenovo in the top position, displacing Nokia from the lead it had maintained since the Guide was launched.

Chinese Home Appliance Companies Promote "Green Manufacturing". Chinese home appliance manufacturer Changhong has announced in Beijing the launch of the 2007 China Green Manufacturing Enterprise Manifesto.

Wal-Mart Unveils Plans To Score Electronics On Environmental Sustainability. Wal-Mart has released criteria that will be part of a scorecard used to evaluate consumer electronics suppliers on the environmental sustainability of their products.

China launches carbon trading initiatives.