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Vanishing Glaciers Jolt Smokestack China

Michael Sheridan writes on the disappearing glaciers of the Tibetan plateau, for Times Online: The speed and scale of change on the Tibetan plateau have made Chinese leaders react to something they understand — a potential threat to the future of China itself. They are clearly seeking to mould opinion in favour of “greener” policies after decades of a highly polluting dash for economic growth that has poisoned China’s rivers and darkened its skies. Last month, for example,