Leak Reported At Chinese Nuclear Power Plant
A nuclear power plant in southeastern China could turn into an “imminent radiological threat,” the part owner of the facility, a French company, has told the United States, CNN reported Continue Reading
China says radiation levels normal around Taishan reactor
A nuclear reactor and related factilities as part of the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, to be operated by China Guangdong Nuclear Power (CGN), is seen under construction in Taishan, Guangdong Continue Reading
China-Backed Coal Plant Omitted Pollution Data, Group Says
A Chinese-backed coal-fired power plant in Bangladesh that’s been the site of deadly crackdowns on protests has now been accused of failing to ensure proper environmental inspections. The Environmental Impact Assessment Continue Reading
Moscow orders non-essential workers to stay at home as Covid cases surge
Russia’s capital has ordered workers to remain at home this week and reopened several makeshift coronavirus hospitals after cases of Covid-19 surged to the highest levels this year. The additional vacation Continue Reading
The Latest: Germany records fewest virus cases in 9 months
Germany has recorded its lowest number of new daily coronavirus infections in nearly nine months, and officials are floating the possibility of loosening mask-wearing rules. The Robert Koch Institute, the Continue Reading
China Delivers Crushing Blow To Wind, Solar Power
China will stop subsidizing new solar farm projects, distributed solar projects for commercial users, and onshore wind farms as soon as this year, Reuters reported, citing the central planning authority Continue Reading
‘Freedom Day’ for England Is Looking Like a Mirage
The news media call it “freedom day,” the fast approaching moment when England’s remaining coronavirus restrictions are scheduled to be cast off at last, allowing pubs to fill to capacity, Continue Reading
Covid-19 Deaths This Year Have Already Eclipsed 2020’s Toll
More people have died from Covid-19 already this year than in all of 2020, according to official counts, highlighting how the global pandemic is far from over even as vaccines beat Continue Reading
China About To Become Top LNG Importer This Year
China will this year overtake Japan as the world’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas, ICIS Edge, a service of market intelligence provider ICIS, said this week, as quoted by Continue Reading
China’s Buying So Much Corn That Its Ports Are Getting Clogged
China’s embarked on a record corn-buying spree this year and some vessels have been delayed for as long as a month outside southern ports because of congestion, incurring hefty demurrage Continue Reading