Tag: Environmental protests, Category: Environment

Serious Polluters Could Face Death Penalty in China

After record-breaking levels of air pollution in Beijing added to the mounting environmental concerns that often erupt in public protest (recently exemplified by PX demonstrations in Kunming and a swiftly quashed rally in Chengdu), China’s new leadership has declared “ecological progress” to be a top priority. In March, a carbon-trading pilot scheme was unveiled in Shenzhen, and a

June 19, 2013 3:00 PM

Environmental Protests a “Sign of Unequal Society”

While Kunming authorities won praise for their handling of demonstrations against a nearby PX plant early this month, sub

May 31, 2013 3:59 PM

Who Will Save China’s Environment?

Following a number of recent protests against industrial pollution, an article in Nature magazine by environmentalist Qia

May 24, 2013 10:22 PM

Ministry of Truth: Crooks and Village Justice

The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been leaked and distributed on

May 22, 2013 7:18 PM

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