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Electromagnetism Fears Spark Protests

China has seen numerous protests triggered by fears of chemical pollution. Two incidents in the past month have revolved instead around concerns over health threats from electromagnetic radiation, despite the lack of evidence...

China’s Looming Conflict Between Energy and Water

China’s growing thirst for energy is driving increased exploitation of inland resources. At Yale Environment 360, Christina Larson examines the environmental implications of China’s ‘West-to-East Coal-Power...

Drought, Mine Closures Cut Power to Southern Factories

The frenzy of manufacturing in southern China is fed by a “West to East Electricity Transmission Project”: the South-North Water Diversion Project’s less glamorous sibling. Generation in the west has been hit...

Hacking With Chinese Characteristics

Fast Company talks to Adam Segal of the Council on Foreign Relations about state-sponsored and “patriotic” hacking, cyberespionage and cybersecurity in China. FAST COMPANY: Could you give a short rundown of...

More Warnings of Electricity Shortages Across China

Caijing issues further warnings about electricity shortages around China, which have led to power rationing and stuttering production lines. Many measures have been applied to industries in Zhejiang Province as well. Some have...

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