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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.

US top court examines rules on cross-border air pollution

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 07:45

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on environmental rules aiming to reduce smog that drifts from one state to another.

US to limit emissions at new power plants

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 13:40

The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants, in a bid to implement President Barack Obama`s plan to fight climate change.

Tibet vows to protect world`s last `pure land`

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 21:40

A top official in Tibet has vowed to put environmental protection first to protect the world`s last "pure land".

Obama announces emmisions cut plan for first time

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 08:46

US President Barack Obama has unveiled the country`s first national climate action plan, pledging to limit carbon emissions from American power plants.

US suspends contracts with British oil giant BP

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 09:20

The US has temporarily suspended new government contracts with the British oil and gas company BP.

China launches census of environmental protection industry

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 18:02

Wu Xiaoqing, vice minister of the MEP said in order to get a clear picture of the industry, the nation urgently needs a census on the environmental protection industry.

`US greenhouse gas output rose 3.2% in 2010`

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 10:45

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 3.2 percent in 2010 from the previous year amid economic growth and higher electricity demand from high summer temperatures.

India earmarks least funds to save environment

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 09:45

India appears to have the dubious distinction of earmarking the least funds for protecting the environment.