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Environment - Going Down the Drain. 
Sixteen of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in China. About 300,000 deaths a year are caused by air pollution. At least a third of all water resources are severely polluted, energy use is highly inefficient, desertification continues and biodiversity loss is alarming. Different surveys point to the losses from pollution and ecological damage ranging from 7 percent to 20 percent of GDP per year for the last two decades. There is a need for efficiency programmes and the introduction of new technologies in all these areas.

Guiyu, the sorrowful heart of global electronic wastes. Guiyu, the sorrowful heart of global electronic wastes.

Apple: back under the spotlight. Apple criticised of tolerating its highly polluting suppliers in China.

Oil spill raises concerns for groups in China. ConocoPhillips' oil spill raises concerns for groups in China.

Their own worst enemy. Zijin Mining's environmental disasters have overshadowed the firm's meteoric rise. Li Taige wonders when polluting companies 每 and the officials who protect them 每 will realise the value of proper supervision.

"China's green laws are useless". "China's green laws are useless". Wang Jin argues that legislation in China is failing to tackle pollution. .

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'Green' production making inroads in China. Pressure from government and tightening regulations in overseas markets are compelling a growing number of suppliers to modify their business strategies and incorporate ecologically safe processes

The results of China's first national pollution survey make for dispiriting reading. The results of China's first national pollution survey make for dispiriting reading. But, argues Ma Jun, their release could be the spark for environmental recovery

China's first national pollution census: what does it mean for your business in the next five years?. China's first national pollution census: what does it mean for your business in the next five years?

Guangzhou Environmental Protest. The protest against the building of an incinerator in Guangzhou is interesting for several reasons

Technology critical to China's low-carbon plans. Beijing seeks a head start in the race to go green

Death toll rises to 104 in coal mine blast. Death toll rises to 104 in coal mine blast

Green technology: China means business. Is China really serious about utilising advanced technologies in gaining efficiency and decreasing the environmental impact of energy generation?

China's carbon emission pledge will encourage economic restructuring . Whether China will be able to achieve its goals of cutting carbon emissions, will also have a direct impact on determining whether China can position itself in an advantageous position in any future global economic system

River of discord. Hydropower projects in China have created tensions along the Mekong. Rivers know no borders, but dams do.

Fighting pollution on the Pearl River . A unique agreement in south China could have provided a model for cooperation between provinces, but institutional issues have impeded joint action

Rising GDP or environmental protection? China's dilemma . Rising GDP or environmental protection? China's dilemma

The real significance of China's first environmental groupl-led lawsuit against the government. The real significance of China's first environmental groupl-led lawsuit against the government

China: not so green solar energy?. China: not so green solar energy?

Fragile China: environmental policy comes to the fore. Has China has both the will and the political structures to enable it to address environmental issues successfully?

Sorting the rubbish in Beijing. Beijing's strategy for dealing with waste is under scrutiny, from residents and experts alike

Chinese Protest Polluters: Time for a Green Revolution?. Chinese citizens are ready for an environmental revolution and as the recent protests have shown, if they can't get satisfaction in the courts, they're willing to pursue it in the streets

China begins its transition to a clean-energy economy. The Chinese have recognized that it is climate inaction - not climate legislation - that will lead to its own economic undoing

Will the recession derail China's slow train to sustainability?. Will the recession derail China's slow train to sustainability or could it spur a surge in green innovation

China's bag ban, one year later. In an effort to reduce "white pollution", the country restricted the sale, distribution and manufacture of flimsy plastic sacks. Is the effort working?

Is China's quest for sustainability unfair to foreign competition. Are stories of cleantech conflict between nations fair?

The green dragon soars on the wind: Chinese stimulus and the environment. Are there adequate safeguards in the Chinese economic stimulus package to prevent further environmental degradation?

The State of China'sEnvironment::2008. China Environmental Law reviews the English summary of the MEP's State of the Environment report

Tough challenges for China (1). China's struggle to save energy and reduce emissions is shaped by the fluctuations of the world economy

Tough challenges for China (2). Despite the economic outlook, China should not abandon its commitments to save energy and reduce emissions

Accounting for China's carbon. Developing a system to quantify energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions will help China meets its ambitious targets

A sea change in China's attitude toward carbon capture . China's current attitude toward carbon capture represents a 180-degree turnaround from its stance at the beginning of the decade

A green response to the crisis. China can respond to the economic downturn by tailoring its recovery measures towards low-carbon solutions

Towards a new energy economy. How would China fare if 'carbon tariffs' were introduced in the rich world?

One year of open information . Chinadialogue publishes a round-table discussion about the transparency rules on environmental information introduced in May 2008

China recently approved long-awaited electronic-waste rules, but a product catalogue is pending. The State Council in early March released long-awaited rules governing the recycling and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

Jump-starting the green car market. Aiming to bypass rival overseas car makers and avoid an environmental meltdown at home, Chinese leaders have begun a major push for hybrid and electric vehicles

China State Council Announced Order of the Recycling and Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products. Wen Jiabao signs decree to lay down the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, retailers, after service providers and recycling firms, concerning waste electrical and electronic products

Firm puts China on cutting edge . CEO of Sandvik China shares his view on the company's environmental protection strategy in both the world and domestic market.

China's grand plans for eco-cities now lie abandoned. Dongtan and other highly touted eco-cities across China were meant to be models of sustainable design for the future. Instead they have become models of bold visions that mostly stayed on the drawing boards.

Ignoring the environment is not a viable strategy in China. China's unique public consultation window system now offers local communities and environmental NGOs an opportunity to scrutinise the environmental performance of companies, and even a chance to block their IPO applications at the very first stage.

Virtues of a green supply chain. Lower carbon emissions come along with lower overall logistics costs and maintained or improved service levels.

China and US must lead on climate. China and US must lead on climate: an open letter from Greenpeace urges the two countries to cooperate on reviving the global economy without sacrificing human health or the environment

Hydropower in southwest China raising fears about ecological and social costs. . The new economic stimulus is encouraging hydropower development in southwest China, raising fears about the ecological and social costs.

Sticking to a truly green stimulus. New-year resolutions are hard to keep, and China and the US have set some high goals in their green economic packages.

Green never the price. Economic stimulus should not be at the expense of the environment

To keep wheels moving. Injecting vigor into the auto industry will undoubtedly contribute much to the increase in consumption but it comes with an environmental price.

Technology in a warming world. Intellectual property rights will provide a catalyst for the deployment of low-carbon technologies.

Beijing's new controversial driving ban . Following an experimental two-month ban on private cars on alternative days for the Olympics and Paralympics, Beijing has launched a new traffic control policy that will limit private cars on the road based on their license plates.

Fighting climate change: China's contribution (part one). Report by Tony Blair stresses the urgency for all countries to help control CO2 emissions. In the first of two articles, Hu Angang and Guan Qingyou discuss what this means for their country.

China draft regulaton on excess packaging. The regulations are an attempt to save resources, protect the environment, and meet the rising expectations of Chinese consumers. However, there are some potential trouble spots.

Food for thought: Climate change threatens China's food security. A new Greenpeace report, released on the eve of World Food Day 2008, is warning that climate change is threatening China's food security

The Greening of China's Food - Green Food, Organic Food, and Eco-labelling. The Greening of China's Food - Green Food, Organic Food, and Eco-labelling

China's Rural Pollution Problem. China's Rural Pollution Problem

Ten Perspectives on How Financial Institutions Can Protect the Environment . Ten perspectives on how financial institutions can protect the environment.

Trading water in thirsty China. Trading water in thirsty China

Complete System in Place for Environmental Labelling Certification. Environmental labelling in China has developed into a complete system encompassing standards, certification, assessment and quality assurance.

China's ecological footprint report. China's ecological footprint report

Environmental Performance Reviews: China (2007). OECD has carried out the first Environmental Performance Review of China in 2006/2007. It builds on over a decade of environmental co-operation between OECD and China. As a result, China has embodied OECD approaches such as ※Polluter Pays§ and ※User Pa

Tackling climate change 每 and inequality. Tackling climate change 每 and inequality

China Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Report: December 2007 . In the December edition of the China Report, author Lou Schwartz writes about a document issued by Jiangxi Province stating that the province currently has China's largest amount of quartz sands, the raw material for silicon.

Planning failure in Xiamen. Planning failure in Xiamen

Environmental Protection in China (1996-2005) . The State Council Information Office published on Monday a white paper entitled Environmental Protection in China (1996-2005). The document, composed of 10 chapters, gives a systematic introduction to the unremitting efforts made by China in environmental

Crackdown on Pollution Far Below Public Expectations. Crackdown on Pollution Far Below Public Expectations

Six Degrees and China. The IPCC warns that we could be faced with 6C of global warming over the next 100 years. What does that mean for China?

Green China and young China (part one). China's development has had a tumultuous history. Now is the time for a fair and sustainable model of growth, argues Pan Yue in the first segment of a two-part article. But how to achieve this?

Green China and young China (part two). Environmental protection needs to pay attention to issues of culture and ethics, says Pan Yue. In the concluding part of his two-part essay, Pan calls on youth to step forward and embrace idealism once again.

China's environment: challenges and solutions. In order to understand China's environmental problems, to explore possible solutions, and to provide policy makers with recommendations on how to solve these problems, Frontiers in Ecology and Environment organized a special issue of Frontiers.

China and the US: GHG giants and the climate dance. WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30, 2007 (GLOBE-Net) - The United States and China account for nearly 40 percent of the world's man-made greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental policies of these two nations will greatly influence any post-Kyoto climate deal.

Can Shanghai turn green and grow?. Can Shanghai turn green and grow?

Getting involved. The public can no longer rely on the authorities alone to save the environment, argues Ma Jun, people from all walks of life must participate.

Weathering the storm. China still averages one environmental accident every two days, despite a number of high-profile crackdowns on polluters. A stronger movement is needed to take on a dangerous alliance of money and power, writes Tang Hao.

China's green province. China's green province

Environmental protection in China: the role of law. Environmental protection in China: the role of law

The state of China's environment. The state of China's environment

Environment Business Focus
Environmental resources are increasingly being degraded and threatened. Legislation is being enforced more widely. The markets are reflecting these pressures in operating costs and investment opportunities. In Business Focus we highlight latsest policy developments and market trends with implications for business.

Gas Leakage Found in Zhuhai Subsea Pipeline. CNOOC Found of A Gas Leakage in Zhuhai Subsea Pipeline.

Copper mines offer paltry sum for polluting river. Jiangxi Copper Corporation mines offer paltry sum for polluting river.

China tightens environmental control over rare earth projects. China tightens environmental control over rare earth projects.

Wanting Change, Chinese Get on Their Knees. Chinese professors pleading to close down Jingzhou Chuhang Special Steel Products.

Noxious odors at Daya bay damage oil giant CNOOC's reputation. Noxious odors at Daya bay damage oil giant CNOOC's reputation.

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2011 China Report Launched in Beijing. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2011 China Report Launched in Beijing.

Daye Nonferrous accused of emitting toxic pollutants. Daye Nonferrous accused of emitting toxic pollutants.

Guiyu, the sorrowful heart of global electronic wastes. Guiyu, the sorrowful heart of global electronic wastes.

Jingke pollution raises worries over Great Leap Forward of PV. Jingke pollution raises worries over Great Leap Forward of PV.

Apple: back under the spotlight. Apple criticised of tolerating its highly polluting suppliers in China.

Shanghai Shuts Plants in Lead Probe. Shanghai Shuts Johnson Controls Inc. Plant in Lead Probe.

Oil spill raises concerns for groups in China. ConocoPhillips' oil spill raises concerns for groups in China.

Changsheng cement factory in Jiangxi escapes pollution sanction for 20 years. Changsheng cement factory in Jiangxi escapes pollution sanction for 20 years.

China protest closes toxic chemical plant in Dalian. China protest closes toxic chemical plant in Dalian.

Corporate Water Risk Management: Seeking Solutions. Corporate Water Risk Management: Seeking Solutions

China pushes ConocoPhillips to contain oil spill by end of Aug. China pushes ConocoPhillips to contain oil spill by end of August.

Company ordered to halt production after dumping toxic waste. Company ordered to halt production after dumping toxic waste in Yunnan.

Officials probe health risk in toxic dumping incident. Officials probe health risk in toxic dumping incident in Yunnan.

Dyke breach hits chemical plant, journalists beaten at scene. Journalists beaten at scene as dyke breach hits chemical plant in Dalian.

Alarm over tailings' effects on rivers. Alarm over tailings' effects on rivers in Mianyang.

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An Interview with Jack Ma. The Nature Conservancy interviewed Jack Ma.

ConocoPhillips China Oil Spill Reaches Beaches. ConocoPhillips China Oil Spill Reaches Beaches.

7th China International Pipeline Exhibition 2011. 7th China International Pipeline Exhibition 2011.

Over-development Strips Hainan Island of Critical Protective Forests. Over-development Strips Hainan Island of Critical Protective Forests.

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China pollution crackdown targets drug maker. China pollution crackdown targets drug maker

Europe prepares to introduce aviation carbon allowances in 2012. Europe to introduce aviation carbon allowances in 2012.

Project to tackle heavy-metal pollution. China to tackle heavy-metal pollution.

Official suspended in lead scandal. An environmental protection official was suspended after confirmed tests of excessive lead emissions from Borui Battery Co Ltd.

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Zijin Mining's JH Chen, LC Zou fined.. Zijin Mining's Chen Jinghe and Zou Laichang are fined by the Fujian Provincial Department of Environmental Protection.

Sinopec c-bond refinance program unlikely shelved despite protests. Sinopec c-bond refinance program is unlikely to be shelved despite protests.

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Cancer haunts village near Zijin. Villagers living near China's biggest gold mine say they are experiencing grave damage to their health.

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Zijin Mining Reports Waste Leakage in China . Zijin Mining Group Co., China's biggest gold producer, said Monday it suspended operations at one of its copper plants in eastern China after acidic waste water leaked from the plant following continuous heavy rainfall and killed tons of fish in the nearb

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Shanghai GM Publishes Five Year Green Strategy. Shanghai GM Publishes Five Year Green Strategy

The China Greentech Report 2009. The China Greentech Initiative has launched an analysis of the green technology market in China, The China Greentech Report

Former Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau Deputy Commissioner bribed million Chinese Dollars (Yuan). Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau Deputy Commissioner in bribery case with ERM (Shanghai)

China drafts environment rules for outbound investment. Chinese companies investing abroad will be asked to improve their environmental standards under guidelines drafted by the government,

Hong Kong Cleaner Production Partnership Programme. The HKSAR Government allocated a funding of HK$93 million to launch a five year Cleaner Production Partnership Programme which will be implemented by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC.

Helping small companies go green in order to remain afloat. Helping small companies go green in order to remain afloat

Green light given to 153 new projects . The Ministry of Environmental Protection has granted approval to 153 projects around the country involving investments of around 470 billion yuan.

Auto sector gets a shot in the arm. Sales tax on vehicles with engines of less than 1.6 liters will be halved and exchange of old vehicles for new ones with smaller engines subsidized to boost the auto industry.

Brand Advantage through Sustainability - Economist Conference, Beijing . The Economist Conference: Beijing Brand Advantage through Sustainability

Japan leads the green way . A Hong Kong environmental industry mission to Japan in June gave 40 leading industry members a first-hand look at the latest green technology available on the market

China Sewage Treatment Industry Report 2008. China will invest $US 30 billion in Sewage Treatment Industry between 2008-2010

Congress Takes Action to Combat Trade in Illegally Harvested Wood Products. Congress Takes Action to Combat Trade in Illegally Harvested Wood Products

Hong Kong textile makers have formed the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC). Hong Kong textile-makers, together with the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) have formed the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC)

Energy Conservation Regulations (Manufacturing Operations). Energy Conservation Regulations (Manufacturing Operations)

Supply chain environmental reporting: Pandora's box of emissions?. Supply chain reporting: Pandora's box of emissions?

GIFT Leadership Programme Delivers Sustainable Prosperity in Southwestern China. Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT) chose Haitang village in Yunnan Province,as the location for its Global Young Leaders Programme in August 2006.This partnership enterprise serves as a model of commerce-driven sustainable development.

ChemChina makes headway in waste water treatment. ChemChina makes headway in waste water treatment

Green campaigner uses shame tactics. Green campaigner uses shame tactics

SEPA Urges Multinationals to Clean up Their Acts. SEPA Urges Multinationals to Clean up Their Acts

Japan plans environment funds for Asia. Japan plans environment funds for Asia

Environment tax plans under appraisal. Environment tax plans under appraisal

China Mobile Implements Energy Saving Strategy For Outsourcing. China Mobile Implements Energy Saving Strategy For Outsourcing

Polluting companies to be shut out of stock market. Polluting companies to be shut out of stock market

UK scientists help China capture carbon. UK scientists help China capture carbon

12 heavy polluters punished under new 'green-credit' policy. 12 heavy polluters punished under new 'green-credit' policy

CDM Fund Launched to Address Climate Change. CDM Fund Launched to Address Climate Change

Chinese Companies Sign Agreement For Clean Coal Technologies. Chinese Companies Sign Agreement For Clean Coal Technologies

China Development Bank To Promote Sustainability With Cisco. China Development Bank To Promote Sustainability With Cisco

Shenzhen battles environmental abusers. Shenzhen battles environmental abusers

Hong Kong Publishes Environmental Guide For Businesses. Hong Kong Publishes Environmental Guide For Businesses

China bans trading by exporters who pollute. China bans trading by exporters who pollute

CCSA Making Environmental Standard For Communications Products. CCSA Making Environmental Standard For Communications Products

China adds environmental records to credit database. China adds environmental records to credit database

Eco friendly toys firmly on the Horizon . Eco friendly toys firmly on the Horizon

CIIF 2007ㄜEnvironmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show. China International Industry Fair (CIIF)- Environmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show

CEIPEC + EPTEE 每 China International Environmental Protection Exhibition, Shanghai. CEIPEC + EPTEE - China International Environmental Protection Exhibition, Shanghai

Water China 2008, Guangzhou. Water China 2008 - water, waste water and water treatment, Guangzhou

Water Polluters Face Stiff Penalties. Water Polluters Face Stiff Penalties

China And Germany Sign Environment Cooperation Deal. China And Germany Sign Environment Cooperation Deal

SEPA Considers Pollution Liability Insurance. SEPA Considers Pollution Liability Insurance

Environmental Lessons For Chinese Technology Companies. Environmental Lessons For Chinese Technology Companies

China Center for Law and Environment Focus on Supporting a Greener Supply Chain and Announce the Support of Environmental Expertise. China Center for Law and Environment Focus on Supporting a Greener Supply Chain and Announce the Support of Environmental Expertise

Firms urged to be socially resonsible . Firms urged to be socially responsible

BP Focuses On Chinese Clean Energy Commercialization. BP Focuses On Chinese Clean Energy Commercialization

Approval of Projects Suspended for Environmental Concerns. Approval of Projects Suspended for Environmental Concerns

China : Textile brand wins Green Star. China : Textile brand wins Green Star

Ban on Polluting Cities Zones. Ban Slapped on Polluting Cities, Zones

DuPont Signs Safety Contract With Bao Steel. DuPont Signs Safety Contract With Bao Steel

Polluters will be forced to pay more in China . Polluters will be forced to pay more in China

Cleantech Group starting Chinese cleantech business park. Cleantech Group starting Chinese cleantech business park

Chinese Pollution Plays. There are a number of companies that can benefit from Chinese spending to fix its air quality.

Holland displays eco-friendly fashion in Wuhan.

EU REACH Law to Affect Exporters in Guangdong Province.

Chinese governmental meetings to promote clean technology and curb water pollution.

China pulls plug on water works investment.

NDRC stops discounted electricity rate for high-energy-consumption company.

China, Germany agree on environmental labeling.

Wenzhou Paper Factory Punished For Pollution.

146 Small Papermaking Factories Shut Down.

Lenovo Tops Greenpeace Guide For Electronics. The Greenpeace Guide ranks Chinese firm Lenovo in the top position, displacing Nokia from the lead it had maintained since the Guide was launched.

Chinese Home Appliance Companies Promote "Green Manufacturing". Chinese home appliance manufacturer Changhong has announced in Beijing the launch of the 2007 China Green Manufacturing Enterprise Manifesto.

Wal-Mart Unveils Plans To Score Electronics On Environmental Sustainability. Wal-Mart has released criteria that will be part of a scorecard used to evaluate consumer electronics suppliers on the environmental sustainability of their products.

China launches carbon trading initiatives.


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