Environment – Page 26

China’s “War on Waste” Targets More Than Just Empty Plates

Although China is not the only country to struggle with food waste, its enormous population means that this waste is equal to feeding 30 to 50 million people...

Environment Aug 25, 2020

Heavy Rainfall Only Half the Story as China Experiences Worst Flooding in Decades

Many cities across China, especially along the Yangtze River Delta, are experiencing some of the worst flooding they have seen for decades. But just what has...

Environment Jul 17, 2020

Climate Change: A Priority in Post-COVID World

The outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020 has led to a global recession. Would the economic downturn help combat climate change? From a scientific...

Environment Jun 9, 2020

Will the Post-Epidemic Economic Recovery Affect China’s Environment Governance?

June 5 marks World Environment Day 2020, this year under the theme of Time for Nature. Over the past decade China has proactively implemented legislation to...

Economy Environment Jun 5, 2020

Swapping Grain for Green: Farmers Plant Their Way Out of Poverty

Finding the right balance between ecological protection and improving people’s quality of life has been a difficult act for China. RFFP has not always a...

Environment May 28, 2020

Global Concerted Efforts Required to Tackle Locust Threat Before It’s Too Late

An action taken now will be much more economical for the international community than mobilizing resources after trying to wait out the crisis. A quick and...

Environment Feb 28, 2020

What happens when a town’s coal mines shutdown?

With more and more countries passing law against coal and fossil fuel usage, what happens to the town’s that are forced to shutdown their coal mines? We...

Environment Dec 24, 2019

Combating Climate Change

The absence of the U.S. has not reduced the momentum for global cooperation on climate change

Environment Dec 20, 2019

China Takes on a Leadership Role at the UN’s Annual Climate Conference

With Trump staying away from the Paris Agreement, China has emerged as the major force in fighting climate change, taking the implementation of the Paris...

Environment Dec 16, 2019