Entries tagged China

China could replace coal with wind

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:03pm PDT for ecogeek 11 Comments

It's clear that China is taking on renewable energy projects at a fast pace. ... Read full post »
Related topics: China, Wind Power, Coal
The new highway-capable electric car ... from China

By Jim Motavalli Posted Mon Jun 1, 2009 10:42am PDT for daily_green_driving 7 Comments

The Miles EV can go for, well, miles -- 100-mile range at 80 mph. Read full post »
Related topics: China, Electric Cars, Cars
China to impose stricter gas mileage rules than U.S.

By Megan Treacy Posted Thu May 28, 2009 1:28pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

The president of China's Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation has said that Chinese officials are drafting new mileage standards that would require an 18 percent improvement in fuel economy by 2015. New cars in China already average about 35.8 Read full post »
Related topics: China, Cars
U.S. will still lag far behind world in fuel efficiency

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed May 20, 2009 9:27am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

China's current car efficiency standards are ahead of the new U.S. proposed standards, and America is far behind European and Japanese requirements. Read full post »
Related topics: News, China, Europe, Pollution, Cars
Three CFL myths busted

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Thu May 7, 2009 11:34am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 132 Comments

Is the mercury from breaking a CFL bulb dangerous? The surprising answer to this and other common questions. Read full post »
Related topics: China, Electricity, Lights, Saving energy at home
Who wants a Tata Nano? 230,000 people

By Yoni Levinson Posted Tue May 5, 2009 9:38am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Tata has recently come out with the Tata Nano, a compact city car that seats 4 and costs about $2,000 for the basic version and a $3,300 for the higher end Nano LX. Read full post »
Related topics: India, China, Electric Cars, Biofuels, Cars
Working toward a smart grid in America and fast-growing China

By Jim Motavalli Posted Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:24pm PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

A Columbia University professor advises two countries on how to improve their electricity infrastructures to conserve resources and enhance efficiency. Read full post »
Related topics: China, Electricity
Economic downturn has cleaned up China's air

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:03pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

During the economic downturn, we've seen a few environmentally friendly side effects of all the penny-pinching going on. People are focusing more on Read full post »
Related topics: Business, China, Pollution, Economics
Paper or plastic? The surprising answer

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:24am PST for the_conscious_consumer 33 Comments

The choice between paper and plastic is a toss up when you examine how they are made, but there are other things to consider. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, San Francisco, Government, China, Los Angeles, Paper, Europe, Plastic, Reusing stuff, Recycling tips
Hillary tells Chinese to help reduce emissions, but applauds new Tri-Gen plant

By Yoni Levinson Posted Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:30am PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting China this week, and she seems to be making climate change a key issue on her trip. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, China, Pollution, Coal, Electricity