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China’s Wild Spaces Have a Major Garbage Problem. Tech May Be the Solution.
April 01, 2023

China’s Wild Spaces Have a Major Garbage Problem. Tech May Be the Solution.

By Matthew Bossons
The pandemic has pushed people globally to reconnect with nature, and in China, that has unfortunately resulted in an epidemic of litter in the nation’s wild spaces. But there are reasons for optimism.

Becoming a ‘Sponge City’ at Shenzhen Speed
January 27, 2023

Becoming a ‘Sponge City’ at Shenzhen Speed

By Robert C. Thornett
Shenzhen is a prime example of China's Sponge City Program, which aims to both prevent flooding and increase water supply in urban areas.
China and the Long Game on Climate
December 01, 2022

China and the Long Game on Climate

By Marina Kaneti
The seeds for China’s current climate change strategy – for better or for worse – were laid with the Kyoto Protocol 25 years ago.

China’s Vision for Environmental Leadership
December 13, 2021

China’s Vision for Environmental Leadership

By Marina Kaneti
China’s climate diplomacy expands far beyond the COP process at this point, but its larger framework is often overlooked abroad.

Can China’s Singles’ Day Go Green?
November 10, 2021

Can China’s Singles’ Day Go Green?

By Tang Damin
For e-commerce giants to reach sustainability, they first need to be transparent about their climate footprints.

Can China and the United States Cooperate Fully in Tackling Climate Change?
November 01, 2021

Can China and the United States Cooperate Fully in Tackling Climate Change?

By Paul Meao
On the political level, there's little incentive to cooperate. But businesses from the two countries have every reason to work together.

Can China Lead the Post-COVID World Toward Sustainability?
May 29, 2020

Can China Lead the Post-COVID World Toward Sustainability?

By John Pabon
The pandemic is an opportunity to drastically rethink development. China is best positioned to take up the challenge.
Can China’s Electric Car Industry Weather the COVID-19 Storm?
May 08, 2020

Can China’s Electric Car Industry Weather the COVID-19 Storm?

By Eleanor Albert
The booming industry faced headwinds even before the massive economic upheaval brought by the pandemic.

China’s Largest Insurer Must Walk Its Climate Talk
March 20, 2020

China’s Largest Insurer Must Walk Its Climate Talk

By Peter Bosshard
If Ping An really wants to be an “active global influencer,” it needs to rethink its coal insurance policies.

China Tackles Its Plastic Problem
January 29, 2020

China Tackles Its Plastic Problem

By Eleanor Albert
Ambitious new reforms seek to cut down on China’s plastic addiction.

Is China Winning Its War on Pollution?
July 04, 2019

Is China Winning Its War on Pollution?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Six years after the “airpocalypse,” China has made progress – but is still struggling in some areas.
Making the Belt and Road Environmentally Sustainable
May 03, 2019

Making the Belt and Road Environmentally Sustainable

By Jackson Ewing
‘Greening’ the BRI is a two-way street that starts in Beijing.

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