Technicians check equipment at a computing center in Guiyang, Guizhou province, in June. [Photo/Xinhua] Big technology companies are facing major challenges including soaring energy demand and higher carbon emissions on the back of a rapid and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. Google’s latest environmental report revealed a 48 percent surge in the US tech giant’s … Continue reading AI-led CO2 emissions affecting tech firms’ green goals
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Green development boosted by efforts from Qilu Bank
Recently, the 2024 Shandong “Haopin Financial” list was officially released, and the “Low Carbon Benefit Loan” product submitted by Qilu Bank was selected for the list of excellent green financial products. The aim of this event is to focus on the five major areas of financial technology, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance and digital … Continue reading Green development boosted by efforts from Qilu Bank
China starts mass production of carbon-14 isotope via commercial nuclear reactor
An aerial view of the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant in Haiyan county, Zhejiang province. [PHOTO BY HU XIAOLI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] BEIJING — China has started the mass production of carbon-14 through the use of a commercial nuclear reactor, according to the China National Nuclear Corporation. The carbon-14 isotope was produced by the Qinshan Nuclear Power … Continue reading China starts mass production of carbon-14 isotope via commercial nuclear reactor
State Grid keen on cutting CO2 emissions
A State Grid employee addresses queries on low-carbon operation at a refractory material production company in Huzhou, Zhejiang province. TANG TIANCHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY State Grid Corp of China, the world’s largest utility which shoulders a dual task of safeguarding the country’s energy security as well as serving as an economic lifeline, has made innovations in helping … Continue reading State Grid keen on cutting CO2 emissions
China’s largest listed steelmaker breaks ground on zero-carbon factory
Construction on a zero-carbon steel plate factory began Thursday in the port city of Zhanjiang, a production base in Guangdong’s Leizhou Peninsula. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Construction on a zero-carbon steel plate factory began Thursday in the port city of Zhanjiang, a production base in Guangdong’s Leizhou Peninsula. The project is the first of its … Continue reading China’s largest listed steelmaker breaks ground on zero-carbon factory
Apple CEO highlights Chinese supplier’s contribution to carbon emission reduction
Shoppers look at products at an Apple Store on Nanjing Road Walkway in Shanghai on Aug 23, 2023. [Photo/VCG] Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, highlighted that the company’s Chinese suppliers have made a significant contribution to carbon emission reductions. The largest carbon emissions are from the supply chain and the customer uses, and Apple has … Continue reading Apple CEO highlights Chinese supplier’s contribution to carbon emission reduction