Daily Archives: February 25, 2013

Renewable Energy Industries Push for New Financing Options

For years, green energy companies like wind and solar have been telling Congress that they are unable to complete with the fossil fuel companies of the nation because they are not included in the big tax breaks that the fossil … Continue reading

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The air issue brought by Chinese New Year tradition

Setting off fireworks is one of the most popular ancient traditions during the lunar New Year. Chinese people believe that setting off the fireworks can drive bad luck away and people have been setting off fireworks for thousands of years. … Continue reading

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Chinese struggle through ‘airpocalypse’ smog

“Chalky-white horizon became a charcoal grey haze” is the description of a Beijing resident comment. Hu Li, a 39 year old businesswoman said that she experienced the worst air pollution she has ever had in the past month. The pollution … Continue reading

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