Guangdong, Hong Kong mull emissions trading scheme. Kong and the neighboring manufacturing hub of Guangdong plan to launch an emissions trading scheme this year as part of a drive to clear their smoggy skies, a top official said on Wednesday. [News Source]

China hit by rising air pollution. Rising sulphur dioxide emissions in China are causing environmental harm and economic loss, the government says. [News Source]

Ecological vibe at green festival. For all their hippy image, festivals are not necessarily good for the environment. They often leave behind mountains of landfill-destined waste, create gridlock on narrow country lanes as thousands arrive by car and fill the air with polluting emissions from diesel generators. [News Source]

Coal plant talks enter next stage. Illinois' duel with Texas for the world's first near-zero-emissions coal power plant entered its next phase Tuesday when delegations from both states were briefed about what's expected of them environmentally in trying to land the billion-dollar project. [News Source]

Energy-conserving cable unveiled at Albany power station. As oppressive heat and humidity maintained their hold on the state yesterday and energy use broke a record set Tuesday, Gov. George Pataki showcased new technology in the capital city that can deliver more power, with more efficiency, than conventional cables. [News Source]

Crowds flock to green car festival. Ipswich residents and people from surrounding communities descended on the Town Hall parking lot Saturday, July 29 for Ipswich Citizens Advocating Renewable Energy (ICARE)’s Green Car and Transportation Festival. [News Source]

Sweltering Ontario shatters power-use record.

Despite pleas from officials to conserve energy, attempts to escape the scorching heat yesterday pushed Ontario’s consumption to an all-time high as temperatures approached records across the province.

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Jiyye oil spill threatens environmental calamity. Lebanese authorities are working to put together an emergency clean-up operation after the most disastrous oil spill in the country's history. [News Source]

Guangdong power plant cleans up its act. One of Guangdong's much-maligned power plants will reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by as much as 90 percent by the end of the year. [News Source]

Co-operation on emissions trading. South China's Guangdong Province and Hong Kong are planning to co-operate on cross-border emissions trading. [News Source]

Guangdong, Hong Kong ’share same air and fate’. Guangdong, China and Hong Kong are equally concerned over the quality of air because people in both the places breathe the same air. [News Source]