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China: Beijing to get solar thermal power
chinadaily.com.cn - 2/20/2009
China: Beijing to get solar thermal power
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China Daily: Designed by the China Academy of Sciences, the station is expected to cost 100 million yuan and is likely to power at least 30,000 homes when it starts operating in 2010, Wang Zhifeng, chief designer of the plant told China Daily in an exclusive interview. The plant, covering an ...
usatoday.com - 2/19/2009
FDA: Melamine found in baby formula made in China
— usatoday.com — The FDA is working with state health agencies across the country to make members of Chinese-American communities... aware of the danger. Chinese newspapers report that some infant formula has been linked to kidney problems and kidney stones in babies in ... (more) FDA: Melamine found in baby formula made in China

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cleantech.com - 2/24/2009
China plans $36.5B for grid upgrade
— cleantech.com — 2009 spending up slightly from previous year as China plans ultra-high voltage transmission lines and better distribution... of power. (more) China plans $36.5B for grid upgrade

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guardian.co.uk - 2/23/2009
West blamed for rapid rise in China's CO2
— guardian.co.uk — 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 of the recent rise in China's carbon dioxide pollution is caused by the manufacturing of goods for ... (more) West blamed for rapid rise in China's CO2

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Switchboard, from NRDC:  NRDC China Environmental News Alert

The Green Leap Forward 绿跃进:  Green Hops: Green People’s Congress, Beijing Solar Thermal Plant, Forestry Initiatives

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NRDC China Environmental News Alert
Switchboard, from NRDC — ... achievements from the Olympics into a long term green legacy. Xinhua (February 19, 2009) China vows efficient water usage China plans to combat the reality of shrinking wetlands by imposing stricter enforcement on water usage. In addition to using water quotas, authorities will adopt measures encouraging water-saving irrigation methods and reduction of water pollution. China Daily (February 15, 2009) Beijing to get solar thermal power China will begin ...

Green Hops: Green People’s Congress, Beijing Solar Thermal Plant, Forestry Initiatives
The Green Leap Forward 绿跃进 — ... Beijing is planning for Asia’s first solar thermal plant to begin operations as early as next year.  At 1.5 MW capacity, it can serve 30,000 homes and will consist of a 100 meter thermal tower surrounded by solar reflectors (called heliostats).  Elsewhere in Gansu, the number of bidders for its previously announced 10 MW solar plant ...

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Eco Factor: Largest solar thermal power station in Asia to be built by China. China is planning to build Asia’s largest solar thermal power station in a Beijing suburb with construction to commence next month. The plant will be able to generate 1.5 MW of green electricity that is ...