The world’s largest solar-powered building has been unveiled in Dezhou, Shangdong Province in northwest China. The 75,000-square-meter office building is based on the sun dial … World’s largest solar-powered buildingRead more
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Posted inChina / Fertilizer / Pollution
Fertilizer pollution in China
China, the world’s largest grain producer and top consumer of fertilizers, should reduce its reliance on chemical fertilizers by as much as 50 percent because … Fertilizer pollution in ChinaRead more
Posted inChina / International / Politics
Uyghur, who are they?
New protests have erupted in China’s western Xinjiang region, two days after at least 156 people were killed and over 1,000 wounded in the country’s … Uyghur, who are they?Read more
Posted inAccident / China / Politics
China’s Unnatural Disaster
The Chinese government has put the number of dead and missing schoolchildren from last year’s devastating Sichuan earthquake at 5,335. Chinese officials made the announcement … China’s Unnatural DisasterRead more
Posted inChina / Train / Transportation
80 Very High Speed Trains for China
Bombardier Transportation announced today that its Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd., has been selected by the Chinese Ministry of Railways (MOR) to … 80 Very High Speed Trains for ChinaRead more
Posted inChina / Transportation
Private Cars in China up 28% in 2008
The total number of cars for civilian use in China rose 24.5% in 2008 from 2007 to 24.38 million, according to data released by the … Private Cars in China up 28% in 2008Read more
Posted inCarbon Footprint / China
Offshored emissions
The full extent of the west’s responsibility for Chinese emissions of greenhouse gases has been revealed by a new study. The report shows that half … Offshored emissionsRead more
Posted inChina / Solar
China for big solar thermal plant
Chinese Academy of Sciences designed the solar thermal power plant which will be capable to power at least 30,000 households, Chinese media reported. Power plant … China for big solar thermal plantRead more
Posted inChina / Road
Green belt for world’s longest desert highway
Last year, the above photograph of the Tarim Desert Highway in western China was used to decorate a post in our now retired Prunings series. … Green belt for world’s longest desert highwayRead more
Posted inChina / Water
South-to-North water diversion project
China is delaying part of its plan to divert billions of tons of water to its parched north, amid concerns that the massive project could … South-to-North water diversion projectRead more