With the Beijing Games days away, the air quality issue has again surfaced, appearantly above the haze that's settled on the city in the last couple days: … [Read more...] about (Letter) Wearing Masks During Olympics?
Environment
China phases out thin plastic bags
In the deluge of earthquake news, something like this that affects daily life in China has managed to slip under the radar. This article describes a situation that people in China are already aware of. At least in Shanghai, it's said that an extra charge will be imposed to get your goods in those familiar plastic grocery bags. Details: The Chinese government is set to ban the … [Read more...] about China phases out thin plastic bags
Enviroment of China: Challenges and Hope
One of the most serious side effects of China's unprecedented growth is the rapid degeneration of her environment, as it was recently covered by the NYT's special series Choking on Growth. James Fallows has a long feature article in the June issue of the Atlantic entitled "China's Silver Lining,why soggy skies over Beijing represent the world's great environmental … [Read more...] about Enviroment of China: Challenges and Hope