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Japan facing electricity shortfall
Japan must cut electricity consumption to avoid possible blackouts. The fall in the nation’s energy supply, after the Fukushima disaster led to the country turning its back on nuclear power, means that businesses and households must now reduce their use of electricity by 15 percent to cope with energy shortages. Read more...
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El Nino could strike again after La Nina dominates last few years.
Concern is growing surrounding the El Nino weather pattern, which looks set to strike again in the near future and is crucial for food output in Asia and cash crops in the region. Read more...
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World Bank warns China to clean up its act
The World Bank has issued a stark warning to China that it must clean up its act if the country is serious about reducing emissions and meeting government targets for reducing the energy and carbon intensity of its economy. Read more...
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South Korean Parliament passes carbon trading bill
South Korea has become the latest country to adopt a domestic cap-and-trade scheme, following the passing of a new bill at the country’s National Assembly yesterday. Read more...
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Russian sustainable buildings taking the LEED
Russia has opened its first LEED-rated office and it is hoped the sustainable buildings sector is set to boom in the country in the coming years. Read more...
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Himalayan glaciers in slow decline
A study by the University of Zurich has revealed that glaciers in the Himalayas are retreating less fast than initially feared. Read more...
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Pollution outsourcing damaging progress of greenhouse cuts
The government says that a new deal must be reached in order to address the problem of carbon emissions from imported goods. Read more...
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China sets high waste-to-energy price to encourage renewable development
China’s efforts to promote the development of renewable energy will see the developers of waste-to-energy plants handsomely rewarded under new proposals announced this week. Read more...
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China establishes rare earth association to improve trade relations and environmental standards
China has announced the creation of a rare earth trade association to help improve the sector’s environmental standards and overseas trade relations. Read more...
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River diversion sparks international debate
In Bangladesh, there is growing concern that the proposed diversion of 30 rivers in India will adversely impact the communities in their country, which lies largely downstream of the Indian rivers. Read more...
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