The widely publicized energy-saving bulbs, which now are a source of light in millions of Chinese households, may well be causing mercury pollution in many parts of the country.
Meng Guiyuan, a 62-year-old Nanjinger, went to a neighboring supermarket to buy light bulbs and selected the most energy-saving ones.
China announced Tuesday that 1,140 models from the country's 19 air conditioner makers are eligible for state subsidy.
China aims to save 75 terawatt hours of power per year, the equivalent of 75 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, by promoting energy-efficient air-conditioners and other home appliances.
The first Bosch and Siemens (BSH) direct distribution store in China, which recently opened in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, has a corner dedicated to energy-saving and environmentally-friendly products.
An Italian designer, Andrea Ponti, designed a recycled paper-made water container for the Milano Expo 2015, according to yankodesign.com.
The Bamboo treecycle developed by MGT Engineering Ltd is on dispay at the 21th China Int'l Bicycle and Motor Fair.
A US electronics company invented a charger that draws its power from Wifi signals.
World Environment Day is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. The theme this year is Forests: Nature At Your Service.
The China International Green Industry Expo 2010 (CIGIE 2010) is an important international green industry exhibition hosted by the Chinese government and held at the Beijing Exhibition Center, Nov 24 to 27.
China Wind Power 2010 is the largest and most important international wind power conference and exhibition in China.
