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Beijing is still troubled over air quality and pollution. Despite implementing various policies to improve the air quality of the city, haze has prevailed. Some have attributed the haze to the weather. Perhaps all the measures taken to counter air pollution have not really removed the root of the problem.  Below is a report from [...]

This year’s 2008 Beijing Olympics has been termed “Green Olympics“. But how green are the venues that will be hosting the Olympic games?
Lets take a look at three of such venues. Firstly, the National Stadium, known as the “Bird’s Nest” for its latticework of interwoven steel. Secondly, the National Aquatics Centre, or “Water [...]

Today, an interesting event will be happening all over Asia.
Hong Kong, together with 70 other Asian cities will be participating in a lights out campaign Saturday night to raise awareness of smart energy use and global warming, an environmentalist said Friday. Hahn Chu of the Friends of the Earth (H.K.) said more than 120 companies [...]