China to Improve Environmental Assessment – China.org.cn

From China.org.cn:

China will improve strategic environmental assessment procedures in key regions and industries after the suspension of a controversial paraxylene (PX) project in Xiamen , according to the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) .

SEPA’s deputy director Pan Yue said “China will mobilize social forces to speed up strategic environmental assessment so that environmental protection can play a bigger role in government decision-making processes.”

An expert committee for environmental assessment was formed in Beijing on Friday. The committee, composed of 39 experts in economics, society, environment and resources will carry out environmental assessments in several key regions and industries, according to SEPA. [Full Text]

See more on Xiamen PX from CDT, click here .

Categories :

Tags :,

CDT EBOOKS

Subscribe to CDT

SUPPORT CDT

Browsers Unbounded by Lantern

Now, you can combat internet censorship in a new way: by toggling the switch below while browsing China Digital Times, you can provide a secure "bridge" for people who want to freely access information. This open-source project is powered by Lantern, know more about this project.

Google Ads 1

Giving Assistant

Google Ads 2

Anti-censorship Tools

Life Without Walls

Click on the image to download Firefly for circumvention

Open popup
X

Welcome back!

CDT is a non-profit media site, and we need your support. Your contribution will help us provide more translations, breaking news, and other content you love.