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Ford is building an all-electric Transit cargo van for the U.S. market

Ford said it will produce and sell an all-electric version of its popular Ford Transit cargo van for the North American market starting with the 2022 model year as part of the automaker’s broade

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China mulls post-epidemic plan, arrangement of medical facilities to avoid waste

Chinese health authority is considering post-epidemic arrangement plans for medical facilities that are being used to fight against the COVID-19 in epicenter Hubei Pro

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Beijing steps up urban sanitation efforts amid epidemic

The Chinese capital of Beijing has stepped up efforts on urban sanitation, with more than 83,000 workers and 5,000 vehicles dispatched for everyday operations. The cit

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China issues guideline for regulating COVID-19 drug clinical trials

China has issued a directive to regulate clinical trials of potential drugs for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Titled "The Guideline on regulating clinical

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New green business in Mexico: Vegan leather

02:21 Mexico's Polybion company, based in Guanajuato state, created a green business producing vegan leather.It's a bio-textile made entirely from eco-friendly and non-animal products.

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Guide to using masks for prevention against novel coronavirus

Li Yueyun/CGTN Masks can prevent a person from contracting respiratory diseases and reduce the risk of novel coronavirus infection.1. Basic principles of useThe National Health Commission (NHC

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China beefs up support for medical waste disposal to curb virus spread

China's environmental watchdog has mobilized efforts to strengthen the medical waste disposal capacity in central China's Hubei Province, the epicenter of the novel co

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AssoConnect is a service that helps you manage your non-profit organization

Meet AssoConnect, a French startup that is building a software-as-a-service application to give you all the tools you need to manage your non-profit organization (association in French).The company ju

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Generate Capital raises $1 billion for renewable energy infrastructure development

The floodgates are open once again for capital investing in renewable energy projects and technology.Generate Capital, the renewable energy infrastructure investor, has raised more than $1 billion for

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Portugal government answers call to tackle foreign trash issue

Trucks with garbage are seen at the Recivalongo landfill in Sobrado, Portugal, January 8, 2020. /Reuters Photo Reacting to people who spoke out against trash from other countries being dumped

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Containing Coronavirus: Robots on the Frontline

01:46 Doctors and medical staff aren't the only ones taking part in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.At the Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in Guangzhou, several robo

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ADB unveils venture platform to invest in impact technology startups

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday it has approved the establishment of ADB Ventures, a new venture platform that will support and invest in startups offe

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New program lets people exchange recyclable waste for fresh produce

00:52 On the outskirts of the Brazilian city Sao Paulo, a program has been introduced that allows citizens to exchange recyclable waste for fresh fruits and vegetables.Take a look at h

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Bats: the Pandora's box you do not want to open

As the novel coronavirus outbreak spreads across China, one animal, often related to vampires, darkness and ugliness, has made frequent appearances on social media.That is bats. The Townsend's bi

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Mexico City bans single use plastic bags

02:57 Plastic pollution has become one of the world's most pressing environmental issues.Many governments are passing laws to deal with the accumulating waste.In Mexico, the capital ci

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Mexico City bans single use plastic bags

02:57 Plastic pollution has become one of the world's most pressing environmental issues.Many governments are passing laws to deal with the accumulating waste.In Mexico, the capital ci

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Futurity CEO discusses the impact of the zero waste movement

05:06 CGTN's Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Futurity CEO Jack Bobo about the impact of the zero waste movement on the restaurant community.