![]() New energy vehicles to be used in Beijing's public transportation
Beijing will begin utilizing new energy vehicles to reduce air pollution. |
 China wants helping hands to combat air pollution
Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang said Thursday that China hopes to use new technologies from foreign countries to tackle its own problem of air pollution. |
![]() China begins underground water safety investigation
China has conducted investigations and research on the condition of underground water to determine the extent of pollution, a senior official from China's top economic planning agency said Thursday. |
![]() Lawmaker calls for pollution liability insurance law
A Chinese lawmaker has urged the government to create laws enforcing a scheme that makes enterprises pay compensation in cases of polluting accidents. |
 China to cap pollutant emissions in 6 industries
The Ministry of Environmental Protection said Tuesday that it will impose pollutant emission caps on six industries and coal-fired furnace projects in 47 major cities. |
 Wen stresses concrete action in addressing environmental woes
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed Tuesday that the government should adopt effective measures to prevent and control pollution. |
![]() Regional efforts may not fix air pollution
With the public counting on regional joint prevention and control to solve the problem of airborne pollution, an environmental expert says the system is still in the early stages and may not cure the problem. |
![]() Shanghai to pilot PM2.5 forecast mechanism
Shanghai is likely to become the first city nationwide to pilot PM2.5 forecasts in 2013, as national legislators submitted proposals to address thorny environmental issues. |
![]() 'Beautiful China' progress expected from 'two sessions'
Beijingers enjoyed a rare day of blue skies and bright sunshine on Monday, as the dangerously smoggy conditions seen over the last two months forced many to stay at home. |
![]() Fog, sandstorm won't jointly hit Beijing often
Dense fog and sandstorm hit Beijing again on the morning of Feb. 28, and several monitoring stations rated the air quality that day as "severely polluted." |
 China to enhance environmental protection legislation
China's top legislature will "respond positively" to the public concerns on environmental issues, a spokeswoman said at a press conference on Monday. |
![]() Jiang Zemin's sister calls for green solutions
Jiang Zehui, the sister of China's former president Jiang Zemin and a member of the 2013 Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference which began on March 3, has proposed a number of green measures to help protect the environment. |
 Beijing smog stifles Oscar-nominated director in artistic creation
Besides posing health hazards, Beijing's notorious smog is taking its toll on people's spirits -- at least according to a leading Chinese director. |
![]() China to see temperature increase
Temperatures in central and eastern China are expected to increase gradually in the coming three days as the strong cold front that swept the country in recent days has weakened. |
 18 years 'too long' to wait for clean air
A Chinese official on Saturday urged speeded efforts to improve air quality in cities, saying the people cannot wait too long for the air to be cleaned. |
Protecting the Environment
