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Tianjin blast update: satellite images of blast site
Beijing, August 20 2015- The distance between the Ruihai Logistics Company’s hazardous chemicals warehouse and the nearest residential area has become a key area of interest for journalists and concerned citizens. Whilst regulations stipulate that the distance between such developments should be at least 1000m, the Ruihai warehouse was located just 310m from the nearest…
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Tianjin blast update: Greenpeace East Asia investigates factories in Tianjin port
Beijing, August 18 2015- Based on media reports and Tianjin port authority records, Greenpeace East Asia has discovered that other than the Ruihai Logistics Company, two other hazardous chemical facilities, containing up to seven types of chemicals, were present in the blast zone. Both are affiliated to the state-owned Sinochem Corporation.
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Tianjin blast update: Comments on current hazardous chemicals policies and their implementation
“The horrific Tianjin explosion on Wednesday night and the worrying scenes we have witnessed over the last five days are just the tip of the iceberg. What lies beneath the surface is years of negligence in regards to hazardous chemicals policies and their implementation.” said Toxics Campaigner for Greenpeace East Asia, Wu Yixiu.
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Tianjin blast update: authorities evacuate area surrounding blast site
Beijing, 15 August 2015 - This morning authorities confirmed the presence of sodium cyanide and a number of other chemicals within 1km of the blast site and have established a 3km evacuation zone. However, the precise make-up of the cocktail of chemicals involved and in what quantities remains unknown.
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Tianjin blast update: Greenpeace’s independent testing for sodium cyanide in Tianjin
Beijing, August 16 2015-Greenpeace’s rapid response field team arrived in Tianjin’s Binhai district to conduct tests for the presence of the extremely hazardous chemical, sodium cyanide or cyanide, in bodies of water around the blast site.
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BREAKING – Standard Chartered ditches giant coal mine threatening Great Barrier Reef
Hong Kong, 11 Aug 2015 - Standard Chartered has announced yesterday that it is pulling out of one of the world’s most controversial coal developments following an international campaign by Greenpeace East Asia and others environmental groups.
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Greenpeace: Jiangsu a potential leader of China’s ‘energy revolution’
Beijing, 15 July, 2015 – Greenpeace East Asia (GPEA) research on Jiangsu Province’s renewables capability has found that with its natural resources and current electricity grid infrastructure, the province is capable of more than triple its current targets. Moreover, research shows that with technological upgrades to the network, reaching more ambitious renewable targets could be…
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China submits post-2020 climate targets
Paris/Beijing, 30 June, 2015 – China submitted a carbon intensity reduction target of 60-65% by 2030, based on 2005 levels, to the UN as part of its climate plan (INDC), according to media reports. The announcement came as Chinese premier Li Keqiang was in Paris for an official visit to France – the presidency of…
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Greenpeace demands Standard Chartered ‘Choose Coral Not Coal’
Hong Kong, 23 June 2015 – Greenpeace today unfurled a 30 x 5 metre banner reading ‘Choose Coral Not Coal’ outside Standard Chartered Bank’s flagship branch, in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district. Greenpeace demands the bank immediately discontinues its involvement in the controversial Carmichael coal mine in Australia’s Galilee Basin, threatening the World…
