Rain brings floods and drought relief

BEIJING – Nine people were killed and 13 others are missing after torrential rain triggered floods that lead to the evacuation of 60,000 people in Guizhou province, the province’s civil affairs bureau said on Monday….

Stalwarts in China’s Water Struggle

To report out my article on China’s ambitious and troubled plan to divert water from the south to try to satisfy the drinking needs of people in the dying north, I traveled to the Han…

China to build wetland reserves in NE region: minister

China is planning to build cross-border wetlands and nature reserves in its northeastern provinces to protect precious bird and fish species, the Minister of Environment Protection Zhou Shengxian said Thursday. The wetlands and nature reserves…

Drought prompts migratory birds to leave early

HONGHU, Hubei – About 18,000 summer birds have been forced to leave their stopover at Honghu Lake early because of the persistent drought in Central China.  “Normally, about 20,000 summer birds come to the lake…

Demand for plastic bags remains strong

BEIJING – The decision to outlaw the free distribution of plastic bags at shops and supermarkets in an attempt to protect the environment is still a hot topic three years after the ban came into…

Carbon levels hit new peak, research shows

Preliminary data from the US government shows that carbon dioxide levels peaked last week at the highest levels on record Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached a new peak despite the economic recession…

Time to separate treasure from trash

  Municipal waste management is no easy task, but there is a win-win solution for Chinese cities that fits well with the country’s ambitions for circular economy and sustainable development – separating trash from treasure….