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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.

What Caused China’s Squeeze on Natural Gas?
January 01, 2018

What Caused China’s Squeeze on Natural Gas?

By Li Jing
A program to ban coal heating and switch to gas left households in the cold. What happened?
China Cleans up Its Act on Environmental Enforcement
December 09, 2017

China Cleans up Its Act on Environmental Enforcement

By Peter Corne and Johnny Browaeys
China's latest environmental crackdown actually has teeth – and it's not ending any time soon.

Report: China and India Have World's Deadliest Air Pollution
March 03, 2017

Report: China and India Have World's Deadliest Air Pollution

By K.S. Venkatachalam
The Health Effects Institute finds India and China to be the deadliest air polluting countries of the world.

The Next Step in Beijing's War on Pollution
February 03, 2016

The Next Step in Beijing's War on Pollution

By Zhang Chun
Beijing is preparing new emissions standards for vehicles, but localized measures won't solve the city's smog problem.

China's New Blueprint for an 'Ecological Civilization'
September 30, 2015

China's New Blueprint for an 'Ecological Civilization'

By Zhang Chun
China wants local officials to stop ignoring the environment in favor of the economy.

What Made Chinese Mayors Step Up Pollution Fight?
August 18, 2015

What Made Chinese Mayors Step Up Pollution Fight?

By Liu Qin
Chinese mayors are taking drastic measures to cut pollution after "chats" with the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
China's Anti-Corruption Fight Turns Toward Environmental Agency
August 05, 2015

China's Anti-Corruption Fight Turns Toward Environmental Agency

By chinadialogue
With the investigation of a vice minister, China gets serious about holding environmental officials accountable.

The Hypocrisy of China’s War on Pollution
July 23, 2015

The Hypocrisy of China’s War on Pollution

By David Volodzko
China's government talks often about a "war on pollution," but refuses to equip its greatest weapon: public awareness.

How the Next 5 Years Could Make or Break China's 'War on Pollution'
June 10, 2015

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.

China to US: South China Sea Recon ‘Irresponsible and Dangerous'
May 23, 2015

China to US: South China Sea Recon ‘Irresponsible and Dangerous'

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, a landmark court case in China and a treasure trove of historical Chinese documents. Friday China links.
Is China’s Environmental Tide Turning? 4 Things to Watch
May 23, 2015

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."

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