US, EU Seek Deals To Rein In China Solar

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Negotiated settlements to trade disputes with China could “essentially carve up the global solar panel market into a series of regional markets.” Read more →

Back Off On China Solar Duties, Germany Urges EU

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The EU is close to slapping punitive duties on Chinese solar imports, but Germany for one wants to see a negotiated settlement. Read more →

China Rocked Clean Energy In 2012 To Tune Of $65.1 Billion

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A report by Australia’s Climate Commission states that China is quickly becoming a global leader on climate change. Read more →

UGE’s Sun & Wind-Powered Streetlights Prove Their Worth

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The combination of two renewable energy technologies ensures that the lights always have enough power for illumination, whether it's day or night. Read more →

US State, Chinese Province Join To Fight Climate Change

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California and the Chinese province of Guangdong plan to help each other in reaching their low carbon goals. Read more →

Polluted Chinese Landfill Transformed Into Urban Oasis

Part of the 54-acre landfill-turned-park is covered by a shallow lake. Image via Turenscape Architects.

Using regenerative landscape design, Turenscape Architects transformed a toxic landfill into a recreational park using natural, sustainable methods to restore damaged soil. Read more →

China Sees Huge Growth In Produced Wind Power

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China has announced a 41% growth in electricity generated from wind power in 2012. Read more →

Daylight To Stream Through Chinese Mega-Convention Hall

The winning design for the 13 million-square-foot Tianjin Exhibition Center is based on natural daylight. Image via gmp Architekten.

The winning design for the planned 13 million-square-foot exhibition hall in Tianjin, China, will reduce the hall's carbon footprint through daylighting and natural ventilation. Read more →

Running Track Acts As Green Roof For China School

The winning proposal for China's ChiCheng Second Primary School calls for a rooftop natural grass running track. Image via LYCS Architecture.

A proposed primary school in Tiantai County, China, includes a clever rooftop natural-grass track that can reduce its carbon footprint while improving the health of its young students. Read more →

Asia Seizing The Clean Energy Future

The recently completed Greenland Tower in Zhengzhou, China. (image via SOM)

The fifth edition of the Low Carbon Competitiveness Index shows China, Japan and South Korea beginning to outshine Europe. Read more →