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Climate change on table for Clinton in China
China literally changed Beijing's climate this week when it produced snow by seeding clouds with chemicals to help alleviate a three-month drought in north China, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. Clinton's focus will center on energy issues, as China now exceeds the U.S. as the world's ...
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
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
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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NRDC China Environmental News Alert
Switchboard, from NRDC — ... tries to build China climate pact In travelling to China on her first trip abroad as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton hopes to reconfigure Sino-US relations to include a heavy focus on climate change. Clinton will attempt to set up a presidential summit later this year between Barack Obama and Hu Jintao to work on a cooperative development of renewable energy and energy efficient technology. Guardian (February 14, 2009) Also see: "Climate change on table for Clinton in China" China says ...

DrumBeat: February 20, 2009
The Oil Drum — ... change. There’s sun. There’s wind. There’s space. But without careful planning and regulation, these “climate solutions” could irrevocably damage the planet they are intended to protect. AP Interview: Reid pushing for climate change bill WASHINGTON – Saying it's time to "take a whack" at climate change, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he plans to push for Senate action on global warming by the end of summer. Climate change on table for Clinton in China Clinton's focus will center on energy ...

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