China

February 12, 2021 0

Solar power’s future could soon be overshadowed

Despite its recent runaway success, solar power’s future as a key way to counter climate chaos could soon be at risk. LONDON, 12 February, 2021– As more households and industries […]

February 8, 2021 0

Could an environmental inspector’s criticisms accelerate China’s climate policies?

Last week, in a move that has shocked observers, China’s Central Environmental Inspection Team (CEIT) openly criticised the central government’s National Energy Administration (NEA) for failing to limit the country’s expansion of coal […]

January 31, 2021 0

Carbon capture technology has been around for decades — here’s why it hasn’t taken off

People tend to vegetables growing in a field as emission rises from cooling towers at a coal-fired power station in Tongling, Anhui province, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. […]

January 24, 2021 0

JinkoSolar Begins Construction On 20 Gigawatt Solar Cell Factory

Published on January 23rd, 2021 | by Zachary Shahan January 23rd, 2021 by Zachary Shahan Tripling Solar Cell Production JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module producers in the world, […]

December 8, 2020 0

China and Australia face a climate tipping point

Once again, scientists warn that at least part of the world could be facing a climate tipping point. Two parts, in fact. LONDON, 8 December 2020 − The grasslands of […]

October 14, 2020 0

Influential academics reveal how China can achieve its ‘carbon neutrality’ goal

China’s electricity system would need to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 if the country is to meet its recently announced target of “carbon neutrality” before 2060. This is one […]

August 12, 2020 0

Global offshore wind industry takes huge strides

The global offshore wind industry is booming, rapidly growing in size and earning vastly more across the globe. LONDON, 12 August, 2020 − Despite Covid-19’s grim effects on many industries, […]

July 14, 2020 0

China’s new green bond catalogue could be greener

Late May saw the release of a consultation draft of China’s 2020 Green Bond Catalogue. It removes controversial coal investments such as “clean” coal use, coal-fired power, coal mining and coal […]

June 10, 2020 0

Carbon-neutral aircraft might work with ion drive

Ion drive works in outer space. Just possibly, plasma power could fill the skies with carbon-neutral aircraft. LONDON, 10 June, 2020 − Chinese engineers may have designed the basis for […]

April 30, 2020 0

IEEFA Asia: Asian financial institutions also beginning to exit coal financing

Asia’s gradual exodus away from coal will eventually lead to a landslide 29 April 2020 (IEEFA Asia): Under the cover of COVID-19, Asian financial institutions and corporations have been stepping […]