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Global- NREL: Rethinking Biodiesel and NOx (May 16, 2005)
from Green Car Congress: Martin Tobias, a venture partner at Ignition Partners, private investor and consultant who has a strong affinity for biodiesel and biodiesel projects, posts a report that a current NREL research project indicates that biodiesel may not increase NOx emissions compared to petroleum diesel. - Gamble in the Desert -- 'Green' Diesel from Natural Gas Could Cut City Smog (May 11, 2005)
Jim Krane, Associated Press, Qatar: The rat's nest of pipes and columns snaking across the desert harbors a secret process that will use cobalt to turn natural gas into a powerful, clean-burning diesel fuel. - Cleaner air makes brighter skies (May 06, 2005)
By Richard Black , BBC News environment correspondent: The amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface is increasing, two new studies in Science magazine suggest. - I-CE Newsletter (May 01, 2005)
Interface for Cycling Expertise. May 2005. No. 2 - Scientists Confirm Earth's Energy is Out of Balance (Apr 29, 2005)
NASA press release, 29 April 2005 - Climate change poses threat to food supply, scientists say (Apr 27, 2005)
By Michael McCarthy, Environment Editor, The Independent - European Union can save up to 161 billion euro a year by reducing air-pollution deaths (Apr 14, 2005)
Press Release EURO/08/05, Berlin, Copenhagen, Rome, 14 April 2005 - Crop archive shows pollution link (Apr 12, 2005)
Scientists have used the world's oldest, continually running field experiment to show how air pollution affects fungal diseases in wheat. (BBC News) - New Report Shows How to Save Ozone Layer While Combating Climate Change (Apr 11, 2005)
UN Environment Programme - Study finds dandruff in air pollutants (Mar 31, 2005)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A researcher has discovered unexpectedly large amounts of dandruff and other flaking skin, fur, pollen and similar materials in air pollutants known as aerosols. (from CNN.com) - Air pollution from other countries drifts into USA (Mar 28, 2005)
by Traci Watson, USA TODAY - Researchers Draw Link Between Second-Hand Smoke and Breast Cancer (Mar 10, 2005)
Beth Fouhy, Associated Press (10 Mar 2005) - Community Development Carbon Fund Gets Unexpected Boost; Public & Private Partners Invest $128 Million (Mar 01, 2005)
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2005. Less than 18 months since its inception,the World Bank Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) today announced that 25 public/private participants closed the first round of financial commitments at $128 million—far beyond the original $100 million projected target. The beneficiaries will be the poorest countries on the planet, which until now have been by-passed by the emerging carbon emissions trading market. - Hydroelectric power's dirty secret revealed (Feb 26, 2005)
Duncan Graham-Rowe, New Scientist (26 February 2005) - Pact to curb mercury is rejected (Feb 25, 2005)
Richard Black,BBC environment correspondent (25 Feb 2005) - Global Anti-Smoking Pact Takes Effect From Sunday (Feb 25, 2005)
Stephanie Nebehay, Reuters (25 Feb 2005 05:01AM ET) - Environmental Changes are Spreading Infectious Diseases – UN Study (Feb 22, 2005)
UN.org (22 Feb 2005 10:00am) - Study by European Commission shows that air pollution causes early deaths (Feb 21, 2005)
Air pollution is responsible for 310,000 premature deaths in Europe each year, research suggests. (Source: BBC News) - Empty Chair in Kyoto (Feb 20, 2005)
Open Society program sets out to help world cities become "Kyoto Compliant" Global- Global Warming Could Worsen US Pollution - Report (Feb 19, 2005)
Reuters (19 Feb 2005 04:06 PM ET) Global- Kyoto Protocol goes into effect (Feb 16, 2005)
Mu Dong, Xinhuanet (16 Feb 2005) - Air Pollution Damages Babies in Womb -Study (Feb 15, 2005)
Reuters (15 Feb 2005 9:10 PM GMT) - World Bank: Post-Kyoto Uncertainty Threatens Emerging Carbon Emissions Market (Feb 15, 2005)
WASHINGTON, February 15, 2005 As the Kyoto Protocol enters into force, with the goal of limiting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in rich countries, the World Bank today urged industrialized nations to address the uncertainties of the post-Kyoto period, after 2012. - World Bank Issues Report On Its Environmental, Social Commitments (Feb 03, 2005)
India- India Way Down on World Green Index (Feb 01, 2005)
The Times of India (01 Feb 2005) Global- EPA, Ford Test Promising Clean Diesel Technology on Passenger Vehicles (Jan 28, 2005)
US EPA (28 Jan 2005) - Small Models for Big Problems (Jan 19, 2005)
New Generation Tools To Assit In Making Informed Air Quality Management Decisions - Air pollution ‘the cause of most cancers in children' (Jan 17, 2005)
HELEN PUTTICK, The Herald (17 Jan 2005) - Carbon Emissions Reach Record High (Jan 11, 2005)
Lila Buckley, Earth Policy Institute - European Investment Bank and World Bank Agree to Develop the “Pan-European Carbon Fund” (Dec 17, 2004)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank signed Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in which the two organizations agreed to cooperate in the development of a Pan-European Carbon Fund (PECF). - NASA Spacecraft Tracks Global Air Pollution (Dec 16, 2004)
Reuters, 16 Dec 2004 Asia in General- Diesel Exhaust Exposure Raises Ovarian Cancer Risk (Aug 13, 2004)
Reuters (13 Aug 2004 02:18 PM ET) Asia in General- Pollutants From Asia Appear on East Coast (Aug 10, 2004)
AP, Yahoo News (10 Aug 2004, 9:06 AM ET) Asia in General- Roots of high oil prices (Aug 04, 2004)
Reuters, BusinessWorld (4 Aug 2004) Global- Fetuses very susceptible to combustion pollutants (Aug 04, 2004)
Paul D. Thacker, Environmental Science & Technology News (4 Aug 2004) Global- NASA satellite to study atmospheric pollution (Jul 15, 2004)
Associated Press - New evidence for man-made global warming (Jul 06, 2004)
Findings suggest troposphere warming at about two-tenths of a degree Celsius per decade Global- Rail Transit Benefits Study (Apr 21, 2004)
New study finds that cities with rail transit systems have significantly less traffic congestion, lower traffic accident rates, and lower consumer costs Global- Long-Term Strategies Needed to Battle Particulate Matter Air Pollution ()
by Christian Gapp, Telepolis (Interview with Michael Krzyzanowski, World Health Organization European Centre for Environment and Health) Asia in General- Clean Air for Asia Training Programme (Jun 08, 2005)
Please complete the questionnaire survey by 30 June 2005 - Partnership Initiated to Help Improve Human Health, Environmental Quality in Asian Cities (May 13, 2005)
EPA and the Asian Development Bank will work together to improve human health and environmental quality in major urban areas of Asia. - Myanmar Conversions and CNG Infrastructure Increasing (May 10, 2005)
NGV Global: Myanmar's natural gas vehicle programs are progressing, following the opening last week of the ninth CNG station of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise in Yangon and the delivery of 500 CNG conversion kits from Omnitek Engineering (USA). - ANALYSIS - Asia Oil Trade to See Clean Fuel Turmoil For Years (Apr 29, 2005)
Mia Shanley, PLANET ARK (29 April 2005) - HFCs and PFCs contributing in global warming (Apr 27, 2005)
Business Recorder (27 Apr 2005) - Soot Affects Polar Ice (Mar 29, 2005)
by Earth Observatory News, with images courtesy of NASA GISS - U.S. EPA Announces New Versions of EZ Wizard (Mar 19, 2005)
EZ Wizard is now available in Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish - ADB Opens First Clean Development Mechanism Facility Project to Buyers (Mar 16, 2005)
A Coal Mine Methane/Coal Bed Methane Utilization Project in Fuxin, PRC, is the first project under ADB's Clean Development Mechanism Facility to be presented to carbon buyers. Between 2006 and 2012, more than 5 million carbon credits are expected to be generated from the Fuxin project, which is part of an ADB-assisted Environmental Improvement Project in Liaoning. - Asia Pushes Ahead on Biofuel, Despite Cost (Feb 28, 2005)
Lucy Hornby, Reuters (28 Feb 2005) Asia in General- ADB President Highlights New Opportunities from the Kyoto Protocol Entering into Force (Feb 17, 2005)
ADB Media Center (17 Feb 2005) Asia in General- Rules on 'Clean Development Mechanism' projects out soon (Feb 17, 2005)
Rommer M. Balaba, BusinessWorld (17 Feb 2005) - Asia pumps out more mercury than previously thought (Jan 05, 2005)
Rebecca Renner, Science News, American Chemical Society (05 Jan 2005) - Rapid Bus System to Debut by 2012 (Dec 28, 2004)
Kim Rahn, The Korea Times, 28 Dec 2004 16:51 - Vietnam: The Benefits of Cleaner Development (Dec 28, 2004)
2004 National Strategy Study Spells Out the Opportunities and Challenges of the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol - Report Shows Kyoto Protocol Neglects Asian Economic Growth (Dec 15, 2004)
Asia Pulse (15 December 2004) - OPEC Thwarts Climate Aid For Poor Nations - WWF (Dec 10, 2004)
Mary Milliken, Reuters, planetark.com (10 Dec 2004) - Supat Wangwongwatana Hands Over CAI-Asia Leadership to Kong Ha (Dec 09, 2004)
Mr. Ha officially accepts CAI-Asia chairmanship during the General Assembly 2004, Agra, India - The Philippines: Wind Power Through Carbon Finance (Dec 09, 2004)
- China to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Coalmine Methane Through ‘First of’ Initiative (Dec 02, 2004)
- Slowly but surely Asia switches on to green power (Sep 16, 2004)
16 Sep 2004, David Fogarty, Reuters - ADB to Prepare Master Plan for Developing Afghanistan's Road Network (Aug 09, 2004)
ADB News (9 Aug 2004) - GMS transport forum opens in Cambodia (VNA) (Aug 04, 2004)
VNA (4 Aug 2004 -- 10:57(GMT+7)) - Nations partner to reduce pollutants (Jul 09, 2004)
by Qin Jize, China Daily (9 Jul 2004) - Partnership for Sustainable Urban Transport in Asia (Jun 30, 2004)
ADB and the World Resources Institute (WRI) to cooperate on a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the environmental sustainability of transport and mobility throughout Asia. - Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Website Launched (Jun 24, 2004)
www.PCIAonline.org - United Nations Urges Use of Bioenergy to Ease Poverty in Developing Countries (Jun 02, 2004)
2 June 2004 - America redraws pollution map (Apr 13, 2004)
Dirty air is found to be widespread - Strategic Framework Launched For Better Air Quality (Mar 30, 2004)
Document aims to guide stakeholders in Asia in reduce outdoor air pollution - UK C02 emission cuts hit power, offshore sector (Feb 18, 2004)
- Schizophrenia link to lead petrol (Feb 12, 2004)
Richard Black, BBC science correspondent, in Seattle - Air pollution leads to 1.5M Asian deaths a year: WHO (Oct 13, 2003)
The WHO Western Pacific office said in a statement from its Manila headquarters, that in Asia, with half of the world's city dwellers, more than 1.5 million people die every year from diseases related to air pollution. - Air pollution 'increases stroke risk' (Oct 10, 2003)
High pollution levels may make people more susceptible to stroke, research suggests. (10 October 2003, from BBC News) - BP says new fuels will cut emissions (Oct 08, 2003)
BP.L launched a new set of motor fuels this week that it said would deliver better engine performance while also cutting down on emissions of harmful pollutants, enabling the oil major to step up its battle for market share of higher value petrol and diesel. Bangladesh- Dhaka Bans Smoking in Public Places (Mar 15, 2005)
The Financial Express, New Delhi (15 Mar 2005) Dhaka- Dust, Toxic Gases Dog Dhaka (Feb 23, 2004)
Pollution double the standards Bangladesh- Thailand's tuk-tuks take to Bangladesh streets (Jul 28, 2002)
Planet Ark Bhutan- Fuel efficient stoves (Apr 29, 2005)
Japanese firm donated 45 stoves to 15 schools around the country last year through the World Food Programme (WFP) - Maintaining air quality (Aug 13, 2004)
Kinley Wangmo, Kuensel (13 Aug 2004 19:24:02 CDT BST) Phnom Penh- Rail Link From New Delhi to Hanoi Discussed in Phnom Penh (Aug 20, 2004)
PTI, Asia Pulse (20 Aug 2004 8:44 AM) China- Cars in China: Dream Machines (Jun 02, 2005)
China is not yet an auto-culture in the mould of the United States. But it may only be a matter of time (from the Economist.com) - Environmental problems "unchanged" 2004 (Jun 02, 2005)
from China Daily: The environmental quality in China "basically remained the same" in 2004 as compared with the previous year, says a report published June 2, 2005 by the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA). - World Bank Assists South China City to Improve Environment (Jun 02, 2005)
from China Daily: The World Bank approved Wednesday a loan of 100 million US dollars to finance an environment protection project in South China`s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. - SEPA Issues Production Conformity Rules for New Motorcycle (May 30, 2005)
To enhance supervision and management of conformity of production for new motorcycle, and ensure emission from new motorcycle to meet national pollutant emission standards, the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) issued an announcement on supervision and management of environmental conformity of production for motorcycle (Announcement No.19 in 2005) by the law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Pollution from Environmental Noise and the law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution. - Chinese auto makers pursue clean energy sources (May 19, 2005)
Hu Maoyuan, president of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC), China's biggest car producer, said Tuesday that Chinese auto makers will introduce more clean energy sources, instead of more expensive and shrinking petrol. The new clean auto energy will include hydrogen, mixed fuel and liquefied natural gas (LNG), said Hu at the 2005 Fortune Global Forum held in Beijing from May 16 to 18. - Environmental protection has high priority at China’s provincial governor and mayors (in Chinese) (May 17, 2005)
Interviewed by CNN at Fortune Global Forum, mayors from Beijing, Tianjin and governor of Shaanxi Province expressed, if there is something that keeps them from falling asleep easily, that will be safety and environmental protection. They all emphasized environmental protection and sustainable development. - NDRC to establish integrated wind power generation systems by 2010 (May 17, 2005)
The National Development and Reform Commission of China announced on May 17, 2005 during the pre-meeting of National Conference on Wind Power Generation Conference, China will establish complete wind power generation system, by 2010, the technologies and installed capacity will meet international level. - High rise of fuel price promotes sale of low engine capacity fuel-economic cars in China (in Chinese) (May 16, 2005)
According to statistics from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the top 5 best sellers are all fuel-economic cars, counting for 1/4 of the total sale of passenger cars for the first quarter 2005. - Oil demand pressure on China and the US is alleviated, says IEA (May 16, 2005)
Oil demand pressure on the United States and China has already been alleviated while the forecast for European Union petroleum requirement has been lowered. - China's Environmental Agency Warns Local Officials Against Shielding Pollutors (May 11, 2005)
Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press: China's environmental watchdog has singled out nine major pollution cases involving dozens of companies, and in a rare move has warned local authorities not to interfere. - $1.4b wasted in pollution battle (May 10, 2005)
Chester Yung, The Standard - The filthy truth about diesel 'mules' (May 09, 2005)
Survey reveals that "Chinese Rural Vehicles" are becoming a serious environmental concern (New Scientist) - Standards May Reduce Pollutants by 60% (Apr 28, 2005)
Wu Yixue, China Daily, 28 April 2005 - China releases Five New National Vehicle Emission Standards Today (Apr 27, 2005)
The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) promulgated five new national standards on vehicle pollution on April 27th, 2005. It is the ultimate choice and effective measure to solve vehicle emission pollution problems by formulating and implementing stricter emission standards and reducing emission, said LuoYi, deputy head, Department of Science, Technology and Standards of SEPA. New standards were formulated according to China's vehicle emission pollution conditions, and the demand of development and environmental protection. - Qinghai-Tibet railway project steams ahead (Mar 08, 2005)
Cao Desheng, China Daily (08 Mar 2005) - Legislature passes renewable energy bill (Mar 01, 2005)
Hu Cong, China Daily (01 Mar 2005) Japan- Japanese steel industry to provide green technologies to China (Feb 20, 2005)
Agence France Presse (20 February 2005) Hong Kong- HK, South China Air Quality Won't Improve Till 2007 (Jan 24, 2005)
Reuters, Planet Ark (24 Jan 2005) Beijing- Beijing to Plant Rooftop Grass to Clean Away Smog (Jan 11, 2005)
Reuters News Service (11 January 2005) China- Beijing to improve subway emergency system (Jan 11, 2005)
Xinhuanet (11 Jan 2005 20:32:28) China- Asia's largest bus station to debut in Shanghai (Jan 10, 2005)
CRIENGLISH.com, Xinhuanet (10 Jan 2005 11:15:50) - Draft law promotes use of renewable energy (Jan 10, 2005)
Hu Cong, China Daily, 10 Jan 2005 00:18 - Global warming thawing Qinghai Plateau (Jan 10, 2005)
Xinhuanet, 10 Jan 2005 11:25:09 China- Reduced visibility in Hong Kong hits record high in 2004 (Jan 06, 2005)
Hong Kong Observatory releases its findings on long-term visibility change China- Polluter loopholes require legal solution (Jan 04, 2005)
Qin Chuan, China Daily, 04 Jan 2005 06:44 China- China, India drive record car sales: Developing countries shift into high gear, pushing global numbers to 44.5 million (Dec 31, 2004)
John Saunders, Friday's Globe and mail, 31 Dec 2004 China- China's Energy Thirst A Global Pollution Threat (Dec 17, 2004)
By Matt Pottinger, Steve Stecklow, John J. Fialka, with contributions from Cui Rong, Asian Wall Street Journal Beijing- Beijing Puts Foot Down in Bid to Beat the Traffic (Dec 14, 2004)
© Reuters News Service 2003, 14 Dec 2004 China- China defends economic growth at climate conference (Dec 14, 2004)
Xinhua (14 December 2004) China- GIS Provides Customer Satisfaction for Hong Kong Bus Company (Dec 13, 2004)
Jim Baumann, Directions Magazine (13 Dec 2004) China- China now accounts for a seventh of world carbon pollution - IEA (Dec 07, 2004)
AFX.com (7 December 2004) - APECC News Briefing - December 2004 (Dec 01, 2004)
Volume I, Issue 7, December 2004 Hong Kong- Gray Skies Ahead (Nov 19, 2004)
by Stan Sesser, staff reporter of the Wall Street Journal China- China's Fuel Standards (news article) (Oct 29, 2004)
International Oil Daily (29 Oct 2004) - US technology helps reduce car emissions (Oct 17, 2004)
By Qin Chuan (China Daily) - APECC News Briefing - October 2004 (Oct 01, 2004)
Volume I, Issue 5, October 2004 - APECC News Briefing - September 2004 (Sep 20, 2004)
Auto Project on Energy and Climate Change (APECC), China Program compiles news on auto, energy and pollution in China on a monthly basis. Here is their September 2004 issue. China- Metro travel to get easier for disabled Beijingers (Aug 17, 2004)
Liu Chang, China Daily (17 Aug 2004 05:31) Beijing- Beijing launches large-scale subway construction (Aug 17, 2004)
Xinhuanet (17 Aug 2004) Beijing- City drafts regulation to carry out traffic law (Aug 10, 2004)
Liu Li, China Daily (10 Aug 2004 05:58) Beijing- Beijingers Enjoy Fresher Air in 2004 (Aug 09, 2004)
Xinhua, VECC-SEPA News (9 Aug 2004) China- ADB grants $500,000 for China roads (Aug 06, 2004)
UPI, Washington Times (6 Aug 2004) - East-west gas pipeline wrapped up (Aug 04, 2004)
Fu Jing, China Daily (4 Aug 2004) - North-south trunk road completed (Aug 03, 2004)
Xinhuanet (3 Aug 2004) - China to build new railway in Xinjiang (Aug 03, 2004)
Xinhuanet (3 Aug 2004) - Clean Diesel-powered Buses in Shenzhen City (Aug 02, 2004)
XunXu, VECC-SEPA.org (2 Aug 2004) Beijing- Beijing Stops High-pollution Buses (Aug 02, 2004)
XunXu, VECC-SEPA.org (2 Aug 2004) China- Ding Yan: Lack of Reference to Make Standards is the Difficulty for Drafting (Jul 28, 2004)
Vehicle Emission Control Center of State Environmental Protection Administration (VECC-SEPA) (28 Jul 2004) - Rapid transit beats Shenyang metro (Jul 27, 2004)
China Daily (27 Jul 2004) - CAI-Asia China Network to be Established with Assistance from ADB and Energy Foundation (Jul 18, 2004)
- Most-Polluted Cities Blacklisted (Jul 15, 2004)
China Daily (15 Jul 2004) - Fast urbanization drives up temperature in China (Jul 11, 2004)
He Jizhe, China Daily (2 Jul 2004) - China's Vehicle Emission Control Center (VECC) Launches English Language Website (Jun 21, 2004)
Website makes updated vehicle and air quality data more accessible to an international audience - Public Transport to be Key Focus for China Over Next 5 Years (May 20, 2004)
20 May 2004, Yahoo News/Asia Pulse - China set to act on fuel economy (Nov 17, 2003)
Chinese government prepares to impose minimum fuel economy standards on new cars that will be significantly more stringent than those in United States. - Rural Chinese Riot as Police Try to Halt Pollution Protest ()
JIM YARDLEY, The New York Times (13 April 2005) Beijing- China Launches Energy Efficiency Programme (Jun 07, 2005)
from planetark.com: China, the world's second-largest energy consumer, has launched an $80 million programme with the United Nations to promote efficient use of energy and cut pollution, UN and government officials said on Monday. - Conference on Clean Vehicle Fuel (May 27, 2005)
SEPA convened a starting conference of the program on 16 May 2005 based on memorandum of understanding signed by SEPA and Asian Clean Fuel Association. - Beijing encourages municipal public transportation enterprises to accelerate scrappage of old diesel buses (in Chinese) (May 18, 2005)
The Finance Bureau of Beijing worked out measures to support faster upgrading of public transportation bus fleets. The Beijing public transportation enterprises will receive financial subsidy and discount of loan interest for their upgrading cost. This will involve 4070 old diesel buses currently running in Beijing. - Price of China Phase III gasoline will rise RMB 200 per ton in Beijing (in Chinese) (May 18, 2005)
According to Fengyin Liang, Chief Engineer General of Beijing Yanshan Petrochemical Co., Ltd. under Sinopec, the company will start to produce China Phase III gasoline from next month. The monthly production could be 80,000-100,000 ton and the cost per ton will rise RMB 200. The price rise will not transfer to consumers until government price authority approves it. - Beijing hopes to see 30 electricity-powered public buses on road (in Chinese) (May 12, 2005)
One charge drives 220 kilometers with average electricity consumption 0.68 kwh/km, Beijing plans to put in 30 electricity-powered public buses, it is expected the number will increase to 200 next year, said Boyuan Fan, vice mayor Beijing. - Beijing experiences worst dusty day (Apr 28, 2005)
Chinadaily.com (Xinhua) - China targets car exhaust in bid to clean up its air (Apr 28, 2005)
China plans to clean up its air by raising vehicle emission standards over the next two years, the State Environmental Protection Administration said, just in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (Reuters) - Beijing issues pollution warning as skies turn yellow (Apr 06, 2005)
from Yahoo News (Wed Apr 6, Science - AFP ) - Beijing cabs to have GPS protection against hijacks (Mar 03, 2005)
Xinhuanet (03 Mar 2005 14:26:55) - Transport card just the ticket (Feb 23, 2005)
Liu Weifeng, China Daily (23 Feb 2005 02:07) Chongqing- Chongqing road accident kills 27 (Apr 19, 2005)
Xinhuanet (19 April 2005) Hangzhou- Rail system to link Delta (Apr 20, 2005)
Jane Chen, Shanghai Daily news (20 April 2005) Guangzhou- Guangzhou mulls no-vehicle day (Mar 03, 2005)
Shenzhen Daily, Xinhuanet (03 Mar 2005) - Third subway in Guangzhou to be finished in 2005 (Aug 03, 2004)
Xinhuanet (3 Aug 2004) - Thousands return to pedal power (Aug 02, 2004)
Qiu Quanlin, China Daily (2 Aug 2004) - Potential polluters to face public scrutiny (Aug 02, 2004)
Liang Qiwen, China Daily (2 Aug 2004) - New elevated rail to be built (Jul 15, 2004)
Zheng Caixiong, China Daily (15 Jul 2004) Hong Kong- Lack of finance choking region's pollution efforts (May 13, 2005)
Sylvia Hui, The Standard, Hong Kong: A lack of regional financial backing and the unwillingness of Hong Kong's environmental protection officials to initiate cross-border projects are the major constraints to improving air pollution in the Pearl River Delta region, academics say. - Pollution: A High Price For Growth (Apr 26, 2005)
Asia-Pacific countries are facing huge environmental challenges caused by rapid urbanization, fast economic growth, and inadequate infrastructure, World Bank experts said in two recent reports released ahead of Earth Day 2005. - Hong Kong expects to extend smoking ban by Aug 2006 (Feb 26, 2005)
AlertNet news, Reuters (26 Feb 2005) - Bypass first, road toll later to ease traffic (Feb 26, 2005)
news.gov.hk (26 Feb 2005) Shanghai- Shanghai seeks clean energy rather than coal (May 19, 2005)
Facing an increasing power shortage, the city is seeing an urgent need to optimize its coal-based energy structure and is encouraging the development and use of clean energy. - Crossing to link island, mainland (Aug 17, 2004)
Tian Xiuzhen, China Daily (17 Aug 2004 05:31) Hanoi- PSUTA cities present results at “Better Air Quality 2004” conference in India (Feb 16, 2005)
India- $700,000 to help India cut Greenhouse gas emissions (Jun 01, 2005)
from WebIndia123.com: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide India a technical assistance grant of $700,000 for projects to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which have been linked to climate change. The grant will help India efficiently undertake clean development mechanism (CDM) projects to cut down greenhouse gas emissions. - India, US launch energy dialogue (Jun 01, 2005)
from WebIndia123.com: In a sign of their "transformed strategic relationship", India and the
US have launched an energy dialogue, which will take in its sweep
bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear power. US Secretary for Energy
Samuel W. Bodman and Indian Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek
Singh Ahluwalia met here Tuesday to launch the dialogue which "reflects
the transformed strategic relationship" between the two countries, a
joint statement issued by the two sides said. - West Bengal Bans Pre-1990 Commercial Vehicles from Calcutta (May 17, 2005)
The state government of West Bengal in India is ordering all commercial vehicles manufactured before 1990 off the roads of the Calcutta (Kolkata) Metropolitan Area unless they convert to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) by the end of the year. India- 25 yrs after pollution control Act, govt wakes up to burning leaves (May 16, 2005)
Jayanth Jacob, Express India (16 May 2005) Kolkata, India: Though the state government has failed to put brakes on its own polluting fleet of state-run buses, it has come up with a new order that bans burning of leaves and debris in the open. Dry leaves is the first ever item the state government has identified under list of non-fuel substances that need to be banned. India- Extending the Infrastructure for Natural Gas Vehicles in India (May 12, 2005)
GAIL (Gas Authority of India Ltd.) and IndianOil Corp are forming a joint venture to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles and piped natural gas (PNG) for homes and businesses in Agra (home of the Taj Mahal) and Lucknow. - Metro to travel around country (May 02, 2005)
India Times, 2 May 2005 - Pollution level exceeds limit on many city roads with high vehicle density (Apr 28, 2005)
B.S. Ramesh, Hindu.com (28 Apr 2005) - 95 billion cigarettes smoked every year (Apr 26, 2005)
The Hindu (26 Apr 2005) - Urban transport may go Bangalore style (Apr 19, 2005)
TIMES NEWS NETWORK (19 APRIL 2005) - CPI (ML) targets Metro, Blue line buses in capital (Apr 04, 2005)
by webindia123.com - India Eyes Role As Big Seller of Pollution Credits (Mar 03, 2005)
Reuters (02 Mar 2005) - Bangalore gears up for metro system (Mar 03, 2005)
ndtv.com (03 Mar 2005) - Planners aim high on budgetary push (Mar 02, 2005)
TIMES NEWS NETWORK (02 Mar 2005 02:17:30 AM) - India Railway Budget 2005-06: 46 new trains, no hike in fares (Feb 26, 2005)
[Business India], newkerala.com (26 Feb 2005) NEW DELHI, INDIA - The Bogota Solution (Jan 13, 2005)
A bus service that operates like a suburban rail system. It’s been a huge success story in the Colombian capital. Can it work in India as well? Nepal- Air quality meet in Agra (Dec 05, 2004)
BAQ 2004 to promote a network of people and organizations working in different fields to improve the air quality in Asian cities India- Eco-friendly vehicle launched (Aug 23, 2004)
TIMES NEWS NETWORK (23 AUG 2004 03:16:56 AM) Delhi- Rail traffic disrupted, yet again (Aug 17, 2004)
Times of India (17 AUG 2004 01:35:45 AM) India- Helmets, seat belts made compulsory in Goa (Aug 16, 2004)
PTI, TIMES OF INDIA (16 AUG 2004 01:24:52 PM) Delhi- Metro Phase-II work to start in one go (Aug 13, 2004)
Nidhi Sharma,TIMES NEWS NETWORK (13 AUGUST 2004 04:34:21 AM) India- Gujarat firm first to commercialise bio-diesel (Jul 31, 2004)
Prashant Rupera, TIMES NEWS NETWORK (31 JUL 2004 10:39:06 PM) - Indian President Unveils Locally Made Protoype Fuel Cell Vehicle (Jul 19, 2004)
NGV Network (19 July 2004) - USAID-Funded Report Provides Roadmap For Improved Air Quality Management (Jun 29, 2004)
Report quantifies the real costs of air pollution for the first time in India Delhi- Delhi Considering Fleet of Solar/Electric Buses (May 13, 2005)
The Delhi government is studying a proposal to introduce a fleet of solar-powered battery electric buses in the city prior to hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Reva Electric Car Company (earlier post) is developing a 16-seat prototype. - Govt to unveil grand metro rail policy (May 02, 2005)
Murali Krishnan and Arvind Padmanabhan (Indo-Asian News Service) (2 May 2005) - DCE pilot study for ‘smart’ traffic on Outer Ring Road (Apr 05, 2005)
Abantika Ghosh, Express India - High capacity buses hit roadblocks (Feb 19, 2005)
Nidhi Sharma, Times News Network (19 Feb 2005 02:21:46 AM) Hyderabad- ITDP`s roadmap to cool traffic (May 07, 2005)
Business Standard: A pre-feasibility study on Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) for Hyderabad conducted by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), a non-government organisation, with the financial support from USAID, has observed that any new mode of public transport to be added will not be effective enough in controlling the traffic problem unless it is accompanied by restraining private vehicle use and improving conditions for cycling and walking. - Suspend traffic blues, the Sky Bus technology is here (Apr 27, 2005)
New mode of road transport cheaper than metrorail (from newindpress.com) - State gets 4 months to reduce air pollution (Apr 17, 2005)
The Supreme Court appointed Environment Protection and Control Authority (EPCA) has set a four-month deadline to the Hyderabad state government on Friday.
(Times News Network) Kolkata- Koizumi has funds key to skybus plan (Apr 16, 2005)
ARYA RUDRA, TIMES NEWS NETWORK (16 APRIL 2005) - Bengal gets serious about skybus project (Mar 10, 2005)
Webindia123.com (10 Mar 2005) - A silent killer of rural women (Mar 02, 2005)
Amitabha Bhattasali, BBC News (02 Mar 2005 06:21:54 GMT) - Monorail project on the fast track (Aug 04, 2004)
Saugata Roy, TIMES NEWS NETWORK (04 AUG 2004 01:19:19 AM) Mumbai- In six years, Mumbai will Metromorphose (Apr 28, 2005)
Ashley D’Mello, Times News Network (28 April 2005) - Mumbai local trains in need of upgradation (Feb 26, 2005)
Dipti Aggarwal, ndtv.com (26 Feb 2005) - CST-Panvel fast trains on cards (Aug 24, 2004)
Aneesh Phadnis, TIMES NEWS NETWORK (24 AUG 2004 03:20:58 AM) - No parking (Jul 21, 2004)
Smita Deshmukh, Bombay Times/ Times News Network (21 Jul 2004) Pune- PMC to set up air quality monitoring cell (Apr 13, 2005)
Pune Municipal Council to set up air quality management cell - Pune in the fast lane? No way! (Jul 26, 2004)
Gaurav Thakur, Times News Network (26 Jul 2004) Indonesia- Blood Lead Level Tests in Bandung, Indonesia Show Encouraging Results (May 11, 2005)
Suzanne Billharz, USAID/US-AEP Indonesia, provides several news articles covering this positive development - Smoking banned from public places (Feb 04, 2005)
Herald Sun (04 Feb 2005) - Forest fires spread across E. Kalimantan (Aug 20, 2004)
Rusman, The Jakarta Post (20 Aug 2004) Malaysia- Malaysian air quality drops due to haze from fires in Indonesia (Aug 12, 2004)
AP (12 Aug 2004) Indonesia- Auto industry in search of alternative fuel (Jul 22, 2004)
Jakarta Post (22 Jul 2004) Malaysia- Malaysia urges Indonesia to tackle fires that send smog over tourist sites (Jun 25, 2004)
by Rohan Sullivan, Associated Press Jakarta- Police offer free emission testing (May 12, 2005)
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta: In an effort to raise public awareness of the need for clean air, Jakarta Police together with the Clean Emission Foundation will conduct free emission tests on cars passing through the police headquarters on Jl. Gatot Subroto every Friday. - Getting more polluted (May 06, 2005)
The Jakarta Post, Opinion and Editorial - May 06, 2005 - Women drivers join TransJakarta buses (Apr 21, 2005)
City News, The Jakarta Post: Three of 12 women recruited to drive busway buses will report to work Thursday, the day the country celebrates the anniversary of the birth of national heroine Kartini on April 21. - CNG use not feasible next year (Apr 14, 2005)
Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia- Forest fires shroud SE Asian cities in haze (Feb 25, 2005)
Reuters (25 Feb 2005 11:34:58 GMT) Jakarta- Air quality improving: Official (Aug 20, 2004)
Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post (20 Aug 2004) - Infrastructure needed for growth (Aug 19, 2004)
Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Post (19 Aug 2004) - Developer plans to provide alternative route to Glodok (Aug 12, 2004)
Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post (12 Aug 2004) - Jakarta administration to revise 3-in-1 traffic policy (Aug 11, 2004)
Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post (11 Aug 2004) - Govt eyeing up CDM projects (Jakarta Post) (Aug 06, 2004)
Dewi Santoso, Jakarta Post (6 Aug 2004) - Busway seeks more money (Aug 04, 2004)
JP, Jakarta Post (4 Aug 2004) - Three-wheeled vehicles on their last wheel (Aug 03, 2004)
Tertiani ZB, Jakarta Post (3 Aug 2004) - TransJakarta to manage island ferries (Aug 02, 2004)
Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post (2 Aug 2004) - Observers urge better busway setup (Jul 16, 2004)
Evi Mariani and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post (16 Jul 2004) - Stakeholders seek to curb pollution (Jul 16, 2004)
Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, 16 July 2004 - Poor planning and graft pose threat to new Jakarta busway (Straits Times) (Jul 14, 2004)
Lack of supporting facilities makes it unattractive to car owners while management's integrity is in doubt. By Devi Asmarani, The Straits Times (14 Jul 2004) - Jakarta's New Busway: Not Just Another Song and Dance (Feb 22, 2004)
from The Bulletin of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), Feb 2004 Japan- Port calls increase air pollution (May 13, 2005)
The Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo: Ships anchoring at Tokyo Port emit about eight times more sulfur oxides a year than the total amount emitted by automobiles in six Tokyo wards along Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo metropolitan government's Bureau of Environment said Thursday. - Japan should share expertise (May 12, 2005)
Tadayoshi Sakaguchi, Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer: The growing number of vehicles in use in Asia and the rapid industrialization of the region are posing serious environmental risks, highlighting the need for Japan and the nation's automakers to extend technical assistance to maintain clean air. - Japanese Gov't to promote 'idling stop' drive campaign (Apr 07, 2005)
by Masayoshi Minato, Kyodo News - Cars to include device to remind drivers to wear seat belts (Mar 11, 2005)
Kyodo News, Japan Today (11 Mar 2005) - The race is on for hybrid leader; Japanese ahead (Jan 12, 2005)
AFP, BusinessWorld (12 Jan 2005) Philippines- Automotive sector backs RP-Japan free trade talks yet calls for tariff protection (Aug 19, 2004)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (19 Aug 2004) Japan- CAI-Asia Holds Successful Dialogue with Japanese Organizations (Jul 23, 2004)
Speeches and presentations available online - Kyoto Protocol Spurs Race to Develop Fuel Cells ()
Kyodo News International (10 March 2005) Malaysia- DRB-Hicom’s RM4.6bil rail contract terminated (May 15, 2005)
The Star: The Government will take over the Rawang to Ipoh electrified railway double tracking project from DRB-Hicom, the Transport Ministry said. - Malaysia may revive rail modernisation plan (Apr 27, 2005)
By John Burton - Bid to reduce road deaths (Apr 27, 2005)
Malaysia to study ways to establish nationwide surveillance system - State to act fast on bus terminal woes (Apr 18, 2005)
Penang, The Star (18 April 2005) - Road to safety (Mar 27, 2005)
PHILIP AUGUSTINE, The Star - Malaysia seeks US partners to make biodiesel - report (Mar 17, 2005)
Reuters (17 Mar 2005) - Cycling carnival draws more than 100 cyclists (Feb 23, 2005)
Thomas Huong, MetroKL (23 Feb 2005) - PLUS told to issue safety pamphlets to heavy vehicle drivers (Aug 20, 2004)
Hamidah Atan, New Straits Times (20 Aug 2004) - Stiff competition from radio taxi service (Aug 12, 2004)
R.S.N. MURALI, MetroKL (12 Aug 2004) - Yee: Reschedule repair works to alleviate jams (Aug 10, 2004)
MetroKL (10 Aug 2004) - Fresh traffic woes hit valley folk (Aug 10, 2004)
MetroKL (10 Aug 2004) - Something to brighten up motorcyclists (Aug 09, 2004)
MetroKL (9 Aug 2004) - No sign of requested traffic lights (Aug 09, 2004)
Goh Ee Koon, MetroKL (9 Aug 2004) - Cabinet to be briefed on flyover closure (Aug 09, 2004)
New Straits Times (9 Aug 2004) - Additional bus service for Subang Jaya (Aug 04, 2004)
Charles Fernandez, MetroKL (4 Aug 2004) - RM1bil bonds to finance highway (Aug 02, 2004)
Hasni Mohd Nasir, The Star Online (2 Aug 2004) Kathmandu- Life Affected by Dust (in Nepali) (May 24, 2005)
Kantipur Daily: Road dust and vehicular air pollution is affecting normal life in Kathmandu. A news report. Nepal- Studies on local effects of global warming (Apr 25, 2005)
Damaru Lal Bhandari, The Himalayan Times, 25 April 2005 - Organic pollutants harmful to crops (Apr 24, 2005)
The Rising Nepal (24 Apr 2005) Nepal- Slight improvement in Kathmandu valley’s air quality (Apr 14, 2005)
There has been some improvement on air quality of Kathmandu valley in the last two years (translated from Nepali) Nepal- Phasing out of 20 Yrs Old Vehicles to Begin Soon (Mar 04, 2005)
Annapurna Post, 04 March, 2005 (Translated and Summarized by CENEWS) Nepal- Kathmandu lauded at air quality meet (Dec 08, 2004)
Anil Raut of EnvironmentNEPAL receives BAQ 2004 award Nepal- Clean Air Network - Nepal (CAN-N) formed (Nov 17, 2004)
60 general members hold first meeting in Kathmandu - Two-stroke bikes polluting serene Jomsom Valley (Oct 20, 2004)
- Crisis brewing in Nepal's smoke-filled kitchens (Aug 19, 2004)
Anil K. Raut from EnvironmentNEPAL tells us about the problem of indoor pollution in the villages of Nepal - Supreme Court of Nepal orders govt to levy pollution fee (Aug 18, 2004)
- Back to zero (Feb 26, 2004)
Gas stations have won the right to keep selling adulterated petrol and diesel for another six months - Pollutant levels increasing in the Kathmandu Valley (Nov 18, 2003)
The fringe areas of the valley like Matsyagaon, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur, which had witnessed almost no air pollution some times during the monsoon this year, have started to experience worsening air quality. Kathmandu- New Electric Bus in Kathmandu (Mar 15, 2005)
Bhushan Tuladhar (15 Mar 2005) - Kathmandu's Two-stroke Three Wheelers Leave Town (Jul 20, 2004)
"Tempos" being replaced by taxis and microbuses - Kathmandu Valley air quality shows improvement (Feb 20, 2004)
from the Kathmandu Post - Concentration of Toxic PAH in Kathmandu’s Air is Three Times Higher Than EU Norms (Feb 10, 2004)
- Government Once Again Tries to Remove 20-year-old Vehicles ()
Keeping in mind the high traffic congestion in Kathmandu Valley, the Department of Transport Management (DOTM) has initiated the process to stop the registration of new buses, mini buses, and trucks in Bagmati zone and remove 20-year old buses, trucks and taxis by 13 January 2005 Pakistan- Millions crying for cleaner environment (Jun 06, 2005)
from Pakistan Observer: Islamabad—Despite pledges every year on the World Environment Day - cleaner environment remains an uphill task for the governments, particularly in the developing countries. - Air Quality in Pakistani Cities Deteriorating (May 12, 2005)
A study carried out by the environment ministry in Pakistan has found that the air quality in six major Pakistani cities is deteriorating rapidly. The number of vehicles in those cities has increased by some 300 percent in five years. - Karachi Chokes (Apr 15, 2005)
Down to Earth (15 Apr 2005) - Opportunities in emission trading (Mar 13, 2005)
Mohammad Shehzad, Dawn, Sunday Magazine (13 Mar 2005) - Study on development of transport system planned (Jan 26, 2005)
The News (26 Jan 2005) Pakistan- Public transport to run on CNG, says Pervaiz (Dec 25, 2004)
from Jang Group of Newspapers, Internet edition Lahore- Two-stroke rickshaws to be banned from next year (Aug 23, 2004)
City govt signs clean air deal with ADB -- Daily Times (23 Aug 2004) Pakistan- Environmental Litigation Seminar (Feb 26, 2004)
Public Interest Litigation to Protect the Environment Lahore- Charter and Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities (Jun 01, 2005)
Nazim (Mayor), Mian Amir Mahmood, signed the "Charter and Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities" on behalf of the City to check increasing pollution being spread by vehicles and to promote environment-friendly transport. - Rs1 billion plan for CNG buses, rickshaws (May 05, 2005)
The Chief Minister of Punjab province allocated Rs1 billion Green Programme under which people would be facilitated to initially purchase CNG-fitted four-stroke rickshaws being manufactured by three local companies. This idea was floated by the City Government Lahore in January 2005 after a ban was imposed on the two stroke rickshaws. Philippines- Romblon leads way in producing cheap diesel fuel (May 20, 2005)
David Dizon, abs-cbnNEWS.com, Tablas Island, Romblon: Romblon province, the second biggest coconut producer and exporter in the country, leads the way in providing poor provinces alternative fuel to fight-off rising oil prices through the inaugural of its first-ever 'coco diesel' or coconut methyl ester (CME) plant in Tablas Island. - Commuters’ group seeks to block P2 jeepney fare hike (May 20, 2005)
Beverly T. Natividad, Business World: The expected implementation of a P2.00 fare increase starting May 26, which should bring jeepney fares to P7.50 from P5.50, may be held in abeyance as a commuters’ group is seeking to block the effectivity of the new fares. - Gov’t owes Sobrepeña-led rail contractor P2 billion in arrears (May 19, 2005)
Kerlyn G. Bautista, Business World: The Transportation department has stacked up P2 billion in arrears to the Metro Rail Transit Corp. (MRTC), the Sobrepeña-led consortium that built Line 3 of the railway network. - Toll hike seen in 2007 (May 18, 2005)
Iris Cecilia C. Gonzales, Business World: The North Luzon Expressway toll rates may be increased in 2007 depending on inflation. - Malacañang rejects proposed increase in LRT, MRT fares (May 18, 2005)
Judy T. Gulane, Business World: Malacañang has decided to freeze a proposal to increase fares in both the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), in consideration of commuters who will pay higher jeepney and bus fares starting May 26. - Jeepney fare up by P2 (May 10, 2005)
Clarissa Batino, Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Inquirer News Service: Starting May 26, the minimum fare in Metro Manila will go up by P2 to P7.50 for jeepneys and to P8 for non-airconditioned buses, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). - Cost-saving, cleaner technology for diesel (Apr 13, 2005)
by Marietta Velasco Giron, Philippine Daily Inquirer - Street Smart : Technology for cleaner air (Apr 09, 2005)
by Mandy Navasero, Philippine Daily Inquirer - Ethanol as gas alternative being pushed by House (Apr 07, 2005)
by MAX V. DE LEON AND JONATHAN VICENTEM, The Manila Times Reporters - PNOC board OKs Malampaya sale (Mar 24, 2005)
Elaine Ruzul S. Ramos, Manila Standard Online (24 Mar 2005) - Gov't may encourage use of hybrid fuel for vehicles (Mar 22, 2005)
22 March 2005, yehey.com - Carless days ahead in Marikina (Mar 11, 2005)
Edson Tandoc Jr., Inquirer News Service (11 Mar 2005) - Car firms push for fair, reasonable 'lemon law' (Mar 10, 2005)
CARINA I. RONCESVALLES, BusinessWorld (10 Mar 2005) - Bus, jeepney groups seek bigger fuel price discounts (Mar 09, 2005)
Paolo Joseph L. Lising, BusinessWorld (09 Mar 2005) - Valuation key to resolution of used vehicle imports issue (Mar 07, 2005)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (07 Mar 2005) - Natural gas filling station to rise in Batangas (Mar 07, 2005)
Bernardette S. Sto. Domingo, BusinessWorld (07 Mar 2005) - Carmakers call for 'balanced' lemon law (Mar 04, 2005)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (04 Mar 2005) - Bridging the islands (Mar 02, 2005)
Dave Llorito, abs-cbnnews.com (02 Mar 2005 2:56 AM) - Local auto sector welcomes 'lemon cars' law (Mar 01, 2005)
Judy T. Gulane, BusinessWorld (01 Mar 2005) - Palace to raise tariff on imported 2nd hand vehicles (Mar 01, 2005)
Jeffrey O. Valisno, BusinessWorld (01 Mar 2005) - Inter-island transports take their toll on rural dev't (Feb 24, 2005)
Ronnel W. Domingo, Inquirer News Service (24 Feb 2005 00:23h) - Gov't must contest appellate court ruling on used car ban (Feb 23, 2005)
Karen L. Lema, BusinessWorld (23 Feb 2005) Metro Manila- Pollution adversely affects 98% of Metro Manila residents (Jan 31, 2005)
Results released by market research firm Synovate (31 January 2005) Philippines- ADB Recommends Policies for the Reduction of Noise and Air Pollution in the Transport and Energy Sectors in Two Major Cities (Jan 27, 2005)
- DOTC chief seeks review of all PUV franchises (Jan 20, 2005)
Rainier Allan Ronda, The Philippine Star - LTO starts new scheme on new vehicle registration (Jan 06, 2005)
Ma. Theresa Torres, Manila Times (06 Jan 2005) Metro Manila- Clearing the Air: A Forum on Monitoring and Reporting Air Quality in Metro Manila (Oct 05, 2004)
Key organizations engaged in air quality monitoring in Metro Manila discussed their findings and methodology with stakeholders. Metro Manila- Small oil firms warn of new price hike (Aug 23, 2004)
Bernardette S. Sto. Domingo, BusinessWorld (23 Aug 2004) Philippines- Oil price increases push import bill up (Aug 20, 2004)
RIZARRENE S. MANRIQUE, Researcher, BusinessWorld (20 Aug 2004) - Big 3 oil firms hike prices by P.30/liter (Aug 20, 2004)
Abigail Ho, Inquirer News Service (20 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- Zoning may help address Metro Manila air woes (Aug 19, 2004)
K. L. Alave, BusinessWorld (19 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- Transport groups may ask for new fare hike (Aug 19, 2004)
Edson Tandoc Jr., Clarissa Batino, Inquirer News Service (19 Aug 2004 Updated 21:33:00 Mla time) Philippines- Police told to stop collecting road users' tax (Aug 19, 2004)
Marlon Ramos, Inquirer News Service (19 Aug 2004 Updated 23:25:23 Mla time) - Jeep drivers cry unfair competition vs bus lines (Aug 19, 2004)
Emir Gamis, Inquirer News Service (19 Aug 2004 Updated 21:14:31 Mla time) - Cost of North Rail Project reasonable (Aug 19, 2004)
ROMULO L. NERI, secretary of socioeconomic planning, Letters to the Editor, Inquirer News Service (19 Aug 2004 Updated 04:35:51 Mla time) - Polluting Davao firm still operating (Aug 19, 2004)
Hernani P. De Leon, BusinessWorld (19 Aug 2004) - Small oil firms cut gas, diesel prices (Aug 18, 2004)
Bernardette S. Sto Domingo, BusinessWorld (18 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- DENR test for Metro Manila air quality: Check your collar (Aug 18, 2004)
Martin Marfil, Volt Contreras, Inquirer News Service (18 Aug 2004 Updated 02:06:03 Mla time) Metro Manila- Metro Manila air polluted beyond acceptable levels (Aug 18, 2004)
Kristine L. Alave, BusinessWorld (18 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- Neri says gov't got better terms for rail project (Aug 17, 2004)
BusinessWorld (17 Aug 2004) Philippines- Malacañang to raise tax on imported used vehicles (Aug 17, 2004)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (17 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- DPWH turns around on EDSA rehab project (Aug 16, 2004)
BusinessWorld (16 Aug 2004) Philippines- Public Works dep't granted renewed access to ADB loan (Aug 13, 2004)
Jennifer A. Ng,BusinessWorld (13 Aug 2004) - Subic-Clark-Tarlac toll project probe sought (Aug 13, 2004)
Judy T. Gulane, BusinessWorld (13 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- MRT stalls anew (Aug 12, 2004)
INQ7.net (Updated 12:59pm (Mla time) 12 Aug 2004) Philippines- Selective oil price hike pushed in Congress (Aug 12, 2004)
Maila Ager,INQ7.net (Updated 07:11am (Mla time) 12 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- Four cities unite to collect overdue tax from MRT (Aug 11, 2004)
Tina Santos, Inquirer News Service (Updated 11:25pm (Mla time) 10 Aug 2004) Philippines- Justice dep't still to decide on who gets MRT-3 project (Aug 11, 2004)
B. L. Lorenzo, BusinessWorld (11 Aug 2004) Philippines- House bill seeks hike in motor vehicle users fee (Aug 10, 2004)
Judy T. Gulane, BusinessWorld (10 Aug 2004) - Fuel conservation measures proposed (Aug 10, 2004)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (10 Aug 2004) - Expressway extension to Batangas faces delay (Aug 09, 2004)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (9 Aug 2004) - Davao City mayor to plan 'simple commuter railway system' (Aug 09, 2004)
Hernani P. De Leon, Mindanao Bureau Chief, BusinessWorld (9 Aug 2004) - Napocor unveils PhP56-M wind power project (Aug 09, 2004)
B. S. Sto. Domingo, BusinessWorld (9 Aug 2004) - Palace insists on oil tax, Bill seeks P2/liter levy hike to raise P29.7B (Aug 08, 2004)
Carlito Pablo, Inquirer News Service, Agence France-Presse (Updated 11:54pm (Mla time) 08 Aug 2004); With a report from Agence France-Presse (First posted 9:37 AM) - Arroyo bares energy independence, savings reform package (Aug 07, 2004)
JPM, Sun Star Manila (7 Aug 2004) - Petroleum tariff increase shelved on oil price highs (Aug 06, 2004)
Jeffrey O. Valisno and Bernardette S. Sto Domingo, BusinessWorld (6 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- 12.9-M-euro loan snagged for light rail rehabilitation (Aug 05, 2004)
Karen L. Lema, BusinessWorld (5 Aug 2004) Philippines- Arroyo pushes extension of MRT-3 line to Monumento (Philippine Daily Inquirer) (Aug 04, 2004)
Gil Cabacungan, Inquirer News Service (Philippine Daily Inquirer and inq7.net) (4 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- Gov't agency turns around, admits Metro air polluted (Aug 04, 2004)
Christine Gaylican, Philippine Daily Inquirer (4 Aug 2004) Philippines- Gov't tightens rules on used car imports (Aug 03, 2004)
Felipe F. Salvosa II, BusinessWorld (3 Aug 2004) Metro Manila- Second phase of MRT3 seen to be completed in 2 years (Jul 29, 2004)
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo, Business World (29 Jul 2004) Metro Manila- Julia Vargas flyover in Pasig opens (Jul 29, 2004)
Luige del Puerto, Philippine Daily Inquirer (29 Jul 2004) Philippines- Higher oil import tax temporary, Energy chief says (Jul 27, 2004)
Bernardette S. Sto. Domingo and Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo, Business World (27 Jul 2004) - Finance dep't mulls scrapping of EDSA rehab project (Jul 22, 2004)
Jennifer A. Ng, Business World (22 Jul 2004) - Subic-Clark tollway project stalls on 'procedural lapses' (Jul 20, 2004)
Jennifer A. Ng, Business World (20 Jul 2004) - First Pacific eyes tollway extension (Jul 19, 2004)
A. B. L. Lorenzo, Business World (19 Jul 2004) - Romblon set to become `cocodiesel country' (Jul 18, 2004)
The Philippine STAR (18 Jul 2004) Metro Manila- Confusion mars traffic ticket scheme in Metro (Jul 15, 2004)
Margaux C. Ortiz and Leila B. Salaverria, Philippine Daily Inquirer (15 Jul 2004) Philippines- New House bill seeks higher tax on oil products (Jul 14, 2004)
Judy T. Gulane with a report from Rommer M. Balaba, Business World (14 July 2004) - Cagayan de Oro okays Taiwanese proposal for incinerator plant (Jul 12, 2004)
by Ellen P. Red, Business World (12 July 2004) - Palace to double oil tax (Jul 07, 2004)
by Judy T. Gulane, Business World, Philippines (7 July 2004) - Four Bus Companies Agree to Use CNG (Jul 02, 2004)
Buses on cleaner gas start plying metro roads soon - BoI okays perks for CNG use by transport operators (Jun 21, 2004)
By Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat, Manila Bulletin (21 Jun 2004) - Incentives to small car program to be restored (Jun 21, 2004)
Manila Bulletin (21 June 2004) - Toyota prepares car engine for coco-diesel testing (May 11, 2004)
BusinessWorld Metro Manila- A Firefly for Clean Air (Apr 20, 2004)
by Mary Anne Plaza, Herworld.com Philippines- Philippine refiners start sale of low-sulphur diesel (Oct 13, 2003)
Philippine refiners Petron Corp PCOR.PS and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp have started selling low-sulphur diesel in Manila in line with their commitment to comply with the country's Clean Air law by November 1. Metro Manila- MMDA to appeal SC ruling; BF unaware of the case (Apr 26, 2005)
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said it will appeal the Supreme Court (SC) ruling clipping its powers to issue traffic-violation receipts and confiscate drivers' licenses - More loading stations in Edsa (Apr 05, 2005)
Ashzel Hachero, Malaya (05 April 2005) - MMDA to use metal rails to separate cars, buses on EDSA (Mar 08, 2005)
Kristine L. Alave, BusinessWorld (08 Mar 2005) - Two MMDA traffic schemes resume today (Mar 07, 2005)
Michael Punongbayan, The Philippine Star (07 Mar 2005) - New Metro bus system eyed (Mar 06, 2005)
CHITO CHAVEZ, Manila Bulletin (06 Mar 2005) - LRTA sees rise in revenues, faces bid-rigging charges (Mar 04, 2005)
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo and Judy T. Gulane, BusinessWorld (04 Mar 2005) - Railroading the Northrail project (Mar 03, 2005)
Dean O. de la Paz III, Bystander, BusinessWorld (03 Mar 2005) - LRTA pushing ahead with higher fares (Mar 01, 2005)
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo, BusinessWorld (01 Mar 2005) - MRT eyes March 15 for revised fare scheme (Feb 24, 2005)
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo with Jeffrey O. Valisno, BusinessWorld (24 Feb 2005) - MRT minimum fare to rise (Feb 23, 2005)
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo, BusinessWorld (23 Feb 2005) - DOTC wants LRT-1 expansion deferred due to fund lack (Feb 21, 2005)
Clarissa S. Batino, Inquirer News Service (21 Feb 2005 1:22 AM) Makati- Makati plans tricycle-free days; 2 barangays eyed as pilot areas (Aug 14, 2004)
TONY MAGHIRANG,CyberDyaryo (14 Aug 2004 11:54 PM) - Makati City stops honoring MMDA coding exemption (Aug 09, 2004)
Karl Lester M. Yap, BusinessWorld (9 Aug 2004) Singapore- Hydrogen Station and Fuel Cell Vehicles Launched in Singapore (Jul 20, 2004)
NGV Network (20 July 2004) South Korea- South Korea Aims to Curb Pollution with Diesel Tax Hike in July (May 03, 2005)
South Korea, the world's fourth-biggest crude oil buyer, plans to raise a domestic transport tax on diesel by 14.4 percent in July as part of efforts to curb air pollution - Ministry to expand transport card nationwide (Mar 08, 2005)
Kim So-young, The Korea Herald (08 Mar 2005) - Companies Gear Up for Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Jan 22, 2005)
Korea Times, 22 January 2005 - Korea acts to spread traffic to small roads (Dec 13, 2004)
Wong Dong-hee, Joong Ang Daily (13 Dec 2004) - ANGVA NGV School Commences in South Korea (Jul 19, 2004)
NGV Network (19 Jul 2004) Thailand- Thai NGV Programs Entering Next Stage: PTT plans to increase CNG station numbers to 120 by 2008 (May 11, 2005)
NGV Global: Thailand’s NGV programs are to receive a major boost in the next three years following a series of announcements from government and industry stakeholders. - Thai NGV Fleets to Advance with Australian Technology (Apr 07, 2005)
by NGV Global - Thai Government to Urge Motorbike Trade-Ins to Ease Air Pollution (Mar 16, 2005)
Associated Press (16 Mar 2005) - Solar Power Demand to Soar in Coming Years (Feb 08, 2005)
Aranee Jaiimsin, Bangkok Post (08 February 2005) - Oil crisis prompts plan to tax fuel users, sinners (Aug 20, 2004)
The Nation (20 Aug 2004) - Chinese firm eyes work on new train systems (Aug 05, 2004)
Bangkok Post (5 Aug 2004) - KANCHANABURI RAIL TRIP: Travel agents slam SRT for high fares (Aug 02, 2004)
Suchat Sritama, The Nation (2 Aug 2004) - Conference in Thailand to Highlight Expanding Australasian Biofuels Industry (Jul 28, 2004)
Pacific Ethanol & Biodiesel Conference & Expo II: Developing an Ethanol & Biodiesel Industry - Excise tax revamp is cosmetic at best (Jul 16, 2004)
Motoring Section, Bangkok Post (16 Jul 2004) ANALYSIS: Anticipated as a major overhaul, the new structure tilts favourably toward major carmakers - Thai NGV card program launched (Jul 07, 2004)
NGV Network (7 Jul 2004) - Thai Govt steps up alt fuels efforts (Jun 19, 2004)
NGV Network (19 June 2004) - Eco-Friendly Cars to Qualify for Thai Tax Breaks (Jun 15, 2004)
by Nareerat Wiriyapong, Bangkok Post Bangkok- Signals failure brings city subway to a halt (Feb 21, 2005)
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Bangkok Post (21 Feb 2005) - First rapid bus route 'running by year's end' (Feb 09, 2005)
Anchalee Kongrut, Bangkok Post (09 Feb 2005) - Pillion riders to be banned on motorbikes (Aug 24, 2004)
Wassana Nanuam, Bangkok Post (24 Aug 2004) - Petrol tops B20 mark today, but diesel capped (Aug 11, 2004)
Bangkok Post (11 Aug 2004) - Apirak proposes new traffic control plans: Plans four projects if he is elected governor (Aug 03, 2004)
Bangkok Post (3 Aug 2004) - BMCL to sell subway given the right price (Jul 22, 2004)
Charoen Kittikanya, Bangkok Post (22 Jul 2004) - Subway cheers Bangkok commuters (Jul 05, 2004)
by Tony Cheng, BBC News Bangkok Vietnam- Dalat on the Bike (May 27, 2005)
Translated by Khuat Viet Hung. A very interesting article on the Vietnamese online newpaper, Tuoitre online (27 May 2005). This article describes a cycling revolution in Dalat, a small touristic Town in the Central High Land of Vietnam. The founder of this revolution is not a sustainable transport expert or businessman, but a schoolgirl who started the idea with 15 couple bikes in order to save her family life. Hanoi- Car’s parking fee in Hanoi can be increased up to VND 1 Million/month (May 24, 2005)
News article translated from Vietnamese by Khuat Viet Hung Vietnam- UK finances transport development in Northern provinces (Mar 10, 2005)
VNECONOMY (10 Mar 2005) Hanoi- Ha Noi to implement $170m transport plan (Apr 11, 2005)
Vietnam News, VNECONOMY - Ha Noi to carry out urban transport project (Apr 05, 2005)
Vietnam Agency, VNECONOMY - Hanoi to use “boothless” system to collect tolls (Mar 09, 2005)
Mai Vong (Translated by Quynh Nhu), Thanh Nien News (09 Mar 2005) Uzbekistan- Uzbeks promise smelter clean-up (Jan 03, 2005)
Alex Kirby, BBC News (3 January, 2005, 12:56 GMT) Latin America- Letter to Clean Air Initiative Members Steering Committee (May 12, 2005)
Status of the Clean Air Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean and next steps, letter by John Redwood. - Regional Program on Sustainable Transport and Air Quality (Apr 08, 2005)
April 8, 2005. Washington DC. - New FREE energy-efficiency software utility from U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR (Mar 22, 2005)
EZ Wizard is now available in Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish - Protecting The Ozone Layer: China And Venezuela Ban Dangerous Chemicals (Feb 09, 2005)
- Progress Report ()
The following document
will provide a brief overview of the activities organized and implemented by the Initiative over the last year with support of CAI-LAC funds. - Sourcebook: Un Texto de Referencia para los Formuladores de Políticas Públicas en las ciudades en Desarrollo ()
Infraestructura urbana, instrumentos económicos y manejo de la movilidad, son algunos de los importantes temas abordados por los 20 módulos Sourcebook que ya se encuentran disponibles en el sitio, en español y en formato pdf. Argentina- Olavarría, la ciudad donde la basura será energía (Feb 18, 2005)
La utilizarán para producir biogás, una sustancia que favorece el efecto invernadero. Dos expertos de la UNICEN idearon un sistema que lo reciclará y en los próximos meses construirán la planta. El plan es el primero en el país que sigue lineamientos aprobados por el Protocolo de Kyoto. - Landfill Gas Recovery Project in Argentina is Helping to Turn Gas from Garbage into Development Benefits (Dec 09, 2004)
Brazil- Brazilian Landfill Gas to Energy Project Makes History as First Greenhouse Gas Reduction Project Registered Under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol (Nov 18, 2004)
Sao Paulo- Seminário - Gestão da Qualidade do Ar: Benefícios para a Saúde Pública e para as Mudanças Climáticas (Jul 12, 2004)
12 a 14 de Julho
Hotel Matsubara - Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 836, Paraíso
(Próximo à Estação Paraíso do Metrô) Rio de Janeiro- Nueva Presidencia para América Latina (Dec 12, 2003)
Uno de los acuerdos más importantes de la jornada vivida en Río de Janeiro fue la elección de la ciudad de Sao Paulo para llevar adelante la nueva presidencia de la Iniciativa para Latinoamérica. Santiago- Plan Otoño- Invierno 2004 para Santiago (May 10, 2004)
Con nuevas medidas y una fuerte fiscalización autoridades regionales impulsan Plan de Gestión de Calidad del Aire para la Región Metropolitana. - Finalizó Seminario sobre Instrumentos Económicos Para el Control de la Contaminacion Atmosférica (Mar 10, 2004)
Pese a que es un tema no conocido masivamente, el Seminario tuvo una gran aceptación entre la amplia concurrencia y cumplió con los objetivos de la organización en cuanto al interés suscitado y al valioso intercambio de experiencias que se logró con las diversas exposiciones.
- Inaugurado moderno laboratorio para el control de emisiones de vehículos pesados (Jan 19, 2004)
El principal objetivo de este laboratorio es prestar servicios de medición de emisiones en vehículos pesados (buses, microbuses y camiones hasta con un peso bruto de 17 toneladas), para lo cual contará con un banco de pruebas con chasis dinamómetro, de manera de establecer una homologación especial para dichos vehículos en nuestro país. - Primer taller sobre Modelos de Pronóstico de Calidad del Aire en Latinoamérica (Oct 16, 2003)
El evento contó con la presencia de Mario Molina, Premio Novel de Química de 1995. - Mismas problemáticas... ¿mismas soluciones? (Jul 02, 2003)
Somos un vasto continente, que posee distintos tipos de culturas, hablamos parecido, aunque no igual, y nuestros problemas en el transporte público y privado son bastante similares. Compartir nuestras experiencias permitirá aplicar soluciones exitosas en el tema. - Transantiago allegará nuevos recursos para descontaminar (May 16, 2003)
Proyecto será incorporado a red mundial de monitoreo de emisiones, buscando incrementar interés de las empresas extranjeras por participar en licitaciones. - Escuela de Harvard se instala en Santiago para trabajar en descontaminación (May 14, 2003)
Propuesta de institución líder en materia de polución implica desarrollo de investigación y la oferta de estudios académicos. - MOP consigue financiar plan Transantiago (May 10, 2003)
El ministro Etcheberry comprometió al Banco Mundial para modificar radicalmente la locomoción colectiva en la capital. Los fondos que logró en reunión en México bordean los 200 millones de dólares. Lima-Callao- Más combustible, menos vida en nuestra ciudad (Jul 16, 2003)
Si bien son muchas las fuentes contaminantes de la atmósfera, existe consenso en que los vehículos motorizados producen mayor contaminación del aire que cualquier otra actividad. - Nuevo proyecto para tener aire limpio en Lima (Jun 06, 2003)
Cabe anotar que el Reglamento incorpora criterios de integración multisectorial y mecanismos de participación ciudadana en la planificación, elaboración, aplicación y revisión de los ECAs y LMPs. Sub-Saharan Africa- Studies of the phase-out of leaded gasoline in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mauritania and Mali (Mar 08, 2004)
Action Plan Reports for Ethiopia, Mali, Mauritania and Tanzania - Progress Report January 1, 2003 - October 31, 2003 (Jan 01, 2003)
Since June 2001, the major effort of the CAI-SSA is to eliminate lead from gasoline in SSA by the end of 2005. Nigeria- Nigeria no longer uses lead in petroleum (Mar 08, 2004)
In addition to the decision from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ... Ethiopia- Ethiopia decides to use unleaded gasoline (Jul 01, 2003)
The consumer will be reassured that all the gasoline in the country is lead free. Tanzania - BP Tanzania initiated first steps to demonstrate their commitment in phasing-out leaded gasoline (Jun 09, 2003)
BP Tanzania is committed to spread the sale of this product to five other service stations in Dar and Arusha by December 2003. USA- End of the line for CenterLine (Feb 05, 2005)
Heather Lourie IGNATIN, Jim RADCLIFFE and Dena BUNIS, The Orange County Register (05 Feb 2005)
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