China Focus | Environment

War on Waste Begins in Shanghai

According to the new regulations which came into effect July 1, residents of Shanghai — who total more than 23 million people — must arrange their garbage...

Environment Aug 5, 2019

Green Revolution

Former revolutionary base becomes a model of ecological restoration

Environment Aug 5, 2019

The Greener Side to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Presently, several efforts are underway to ensure that the BRI continues to move along the path of sustainability and conservation.

Economy Environment Jul 25, 2019

Xiong’an New Area: The Urban Center of a New Millennium

Industrial and technological advancements that do not give due regard to the environment will only lead to disaster. That is why green development is a key...

Environment Science & Technology Jul 21, 2019

The Necessity of Waste Sorting

Leaving a healthy planet for future generations is our moral obligation. Therefore, every well-intended effort should be supported and actively adopted to keep...

Environment Jul 9, 2019

The Critical Role of Wetlands in Saving the Planet

"Without wetlands, the global agenda on sustainable development will not be achieved. We need urgent collective action to reverse trends of wetland loss and...

Environment Jul 7, 2019

China’s Waste Sorting Program: A Step in the Right Direction

Notably, the ‘waste generation’ has been one of the biggest challenges for China as well.

Environment Jun 25, 2019

How Does China Contribute to Efforts to Protect the Earth?

China is home to the largest artificial afforestation area in the world

Environment Jun 13, 2019

Can Companies Help Restore the Yangtze River Ecology?

China Matters wanted to know more about the Yangtze River ecology and what companies have been doing to help restore the river.

Environment Apr 25, 2019

700 Chinese Sturgeons Were Released into the Yangtze River

The Chinese sturgeons have been living on the earth for 150 million years, but they are in danger due to human activities. In order to protect them, the...

Environment Apr 15, 2019

Memories of Fireworks in China

The correlation between fireworks and pollution fatally damaged the image of fireworks that had been admired since ancient times. PM2.5 made them lose their...

Environment Feb 21, 2019