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Sudden Environmental Incidents Required to be Disclosed Same Day and Other Recent China Environmental Law, Public Participation, and Climate News
Sudden environmental incidents required to be disclosed same day （Google translate)
Listed corporations shall fulfill more explicit environmental protection responsibilities and environmental information disclosure obligations. Sudden and unexpected environmental incidents must be reported within 1 day of the occurrence. On September 14, 2010, the Ministry of Environmental Protection released the draft “Guidance on environmental information disclosure of listed corporations” Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(0)
Recent China Environmental Law, Public Participation, and Climate News
Supreme people’s court bestows environmental authorities with power to claim compensation on behalf of the State (Google translate)
The Supreme Court recently issued a circular regarding “Opinions on providing judicial protection and service for accelerating economic transformation,” requiring people’s courts at every level, pursuant to the law, to accept pollution compensation cases filed by environmental authorities on behalf of the State. (Source: China Environment News)
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Huo Daishan recipient of 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Award
NRDC would like to congratulate our partner Huo Daishan for being named as one of recipients of the 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Award, known to many as Asia’s Nobel Prize. Mr. Huo has been a passionate advocate for the Huai River, China’s third largest and most polluted river, since the 1980s. Initially, he documented the pollution of the river as a photographer. In 1998, he began doing this as a full-time job and in 2000 he formed the organization Huai River Guardians. The many accomplishments of the organization include monitoring and testing water quality, pushing companies to implement pollution-control measures, raising … Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(0)
NRDC Pushes Responsible Sourcing in China’s Textile Industry
With the textile industry generating as much as 200 tons of water pollution per ton of fabric manufactured, major textile exports such as China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh face a serious environmental challenge as drinking water, public health, and agricultural production are all threatened by the increasing water pollution.
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Recent Environmental Law and Public Participation News
Guangzhou Maritime Court orders tannery to pay 62,500 RMB in compensation (Google translation)
The Dongtai tannery in Panyu District of Guangzhou was ordered to pay 62,500 RMB in compensation for damages from several incidents of illegal waste water release in 2008, bringing another environmental public interest litigation case to a close. The factory’s illegal discharges were uncovered by investigators in July 2008 following complaints from local residents about red-colored water. Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(2)
Recent Environmental Law and Public Participation News
Wuxi Environment Court issues verdict on its first water pollution case (Google translation)
Two onion farmers who lost a year’s worth of harvest received a favorable verdict in the latest decision of Wuxi Environmental Court, as a local forge was ordered to compensate them 91,600 RMB for the damages suffered. Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(1)
China’s Environmental Heroes: Echoing Steppe Fights Pollution in Inner Mongolia
We’ve devoted a lot of coverage to China’s environmental heroes. While China’s heavyweight environmental champion, Wang Canfa, has garnered much coverage in the press, China is also filled with heroes that most people never hear about. The following case in Inner Mongolia is one such example. In December 2001, the Dianzuo sewage dam in Inner Mongolia failed, spilling three million tons of sewage over an area of 4310 acres. 73 animals died outright, and 224 additional heads of livestock suffered serious poisoning. The health of the local residents suffered as well, with many complaining of dizziness and nausea from the … Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(0)
Recent Environmental Law and Public Participation News
Wuhan expands public participation towards environmental awareness (Google translation) Since 2007, Wuhan has taken significant steps to bolster public participation in environmental protection, reports the Changjiang Daily. In addition to increasing its own monitoring efforts, especially of local sewage plants, the Wuhan Environmental Protection Bureau also created a comprehensive website allowing citizens to access pollution monitoring information. The construction of the city’s Metro Line 2 also solicited public opinions, eventually making major modifications to the original plan because of citizen concerns. With the introduction of the “Yangtze River Daily” newsletter, the city has taken another step towards implementing a robust … Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(0)
Recent Environmental Law and Public Participation News
Chinese professor calls for Plan EIA expansion towards integrated management approach (Google translation)
At an international environmental conference in Tianjin this weekend, Professor Zhu Tan of Nankai University called for an ambitious plan to expand implementation of the State Council’s August 2009 “Plan Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.” Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(0)
Recent Environmental Law and Public Participation News
What happened to our water? (Google translation)
In the wake of numerous reports concerning heavy metal contamination in water poisoning Chinese children, Science News magazine takes a comprehensive look at the state of China’s water. While water quality monitoring has improved over the years, improving water quality remains a serious challenge to environmental officials. Continue reading 阅读全文 Add comment 发表评论(0)
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