News China 2008 - 2009

2009


 * China: CO2 emissions will peak at 2030, August 20 topic


 * China launches green power revolution to catch up on west, June 10 topic


 * Drop in CO2 in USA and power use in China - for now, May 21 topic


 * China: Worst Drought in 50 years, February 9 A worst drought in 50 years, affecting more than 12 provinces and more than 9.3m hectares, in northern China has hit 43% of the country's wheat crop. The Office of State Control and Drought Relief Headquarters warned that 3.7 million people and 1.85 million livestock had lost access to drinking water.

2008


 * China and UK strengthen partnership on sustainable agriculture, November 10 topic


 * China warns on emissions control, October 29 topic


 * China wind-farm - Vast new wind farm in Eastern China will deliver energy direct to consumers without going through the Grid, August 1 topic


 * China seizes low carbon export opportunities in clean tech race, July 31


 * 1.5 million Chinese children take part in painting competition on climate change, May 8 topic


 * China bans free plastic bags, January 9

News sources

 * Chinese government gateway site
 * China.org.cn-Envrionment

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