China, Japan, South Korea to jointly combat air pollution

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 20:32

To combat air pollution which has become a major problem in East Asia; China, Japan and South Korea have joined hands together. This step is to boost sustainable development for greater ecological improvement.

China to invest $375 bn in energy-saving projects

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:02

China plans to invest 2.37 trillion yuan (USD375.6 billion) in major energy-saving projects during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), said authorities.

Budget 2012: Concessions, exemptions extended to energy saving devices

Last Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012, 14:57

Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee proposed concessions and exemptions for encouraging the consumption of energy-saving devices, plant and equipment needed for solar thermal projects.

China to intensify energy saving, emission reduction control

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 16:49

China will intensify energy conservation and emission reduction controls to ensure that it achieves 10 per cent reduction in emissions by year end.

How a cell phone can help save energy

Last Updated: Monday, January 18, 2010, 11:46

A team of scientists has developed an application for cell phones that would help save power by showing the energy consumption of individual devices in the household.