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China environment
Is Living in Beijing Really Like Smoking 40 Cigarettes a Day?
By David Volodzko
How many cigarettes does it take to replicate China's pollution? Digging into a viral story from The Economist.
A Small Chinese Experiment With Large Environmental Implications
By Elizabeth Economy and Xuehua Zhang
Behind the headlines, local efforts are trying to find workable solutions to China's environmental woes.
How the Next 5 Years Could Make or Break China's 'War on Pollution'
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's environment minister is hopeful that the next five year plan will include strong environmental targets.
Is China’s Environmental Tide Turning? 4 Things to Watch
By Elizabeth Economy
Four barometers for gauging the progress of China's "war on pollution."
Why China Can’t Fix Its Environment
By Lotus Yang Ruan
The rhetoric is there, but issues of oversight appear to be blocking real progress.
What Does the NPC Have to Say About China's Pollution Woes?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Announcement made during the "two sessions" hint at increased enforcement of environmental laws.
Can a Documentary Change the Course of China's 'War on Pollution'?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A documentary on China's smog could be a turning point in China's environmental protection movement.
China's Next Challenge: The Depletion of Global Natural Resources
By Elizabeth Economy
China is cleaning up its act at home, but will leaders be willing to tackle illegal environmental depredations abroad?
Can Natural Gas Be a Game-Changer for China?
By Luan “Jonathan” Dong
A shift to natural gas -- and away from coal -- is both achievable and necessary, experts argue.
China: 2014 Year in Review
By Edited by Asif Farooq and Scott McKnight
A look back on the key trends and events for the past 12 months.
Can China Put a Cap on Coal?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Putting a cap on China's coal use will be difficult, but not impossible, experts argue.
Taking the Leap on China’s Pollution Problem
By Zach Montague
China’s environmental problems will require some rapid action.