Environment

Korean nuclear plant shut down

Another reactor accident heightens public concerns.

Korean nuclear plant shut down

Another reactor accident heightens public concerns.

World's largest wind farm to rise in Japan

To be built off the coast of Fukushima.

Japan could import natural gas from Alaska

Alaska turns to Japan following a drop in demand in the USA.

China increases clean energy generation by 28.5%

China generated 1.07 trillion kilowatt hours of electricity from clean energy resources in 2012.

WB report on India's Alaknanda hydropower project kept under wraps

Findings on possible adverse impacts of Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydropower project may not become public.

High growth for renewable energy in China

Strong demand for electricity to drive renewable energy surge.

China aims to remain world leader in renewables

Plans to add 49 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity this year.

Toyota tops U.S. clean energy patents applicants

Accounted for almost a tenth of all U.S. patent applications in Q3 2012.

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New Japanese PM favors nuclear power

Shinzo Abe says he will re-open or build nuclear power plants.

China tops the world in wind and hydro power

China's installed wind capacity grew 28x in the last six years.

China to subsidize renewable energy by $1.4B

Chinese grid companies who get power from renewable sources will receive US$1.4 billion in subsidies.

China expects plunge in solar products exports

Cites ongoing trade disputes as the reason.

Wanxiang acquires A123

Bankrupt American maker of advanced batteries falls to China for US$257 billion.

China wants 41 nuclear reactors by 2015

Says a Fukushima-type disaster a remote possibility.

China, Kazakhstan to cooperate more on energy

Chinese five-point proposal outlines future cooperation with Kazakhstan.