Mechanism to force officials to address pollution
[2013-06-05 00:19]A lifelong responsibility mechanism will help fight pollution in eastern areas, and prevent polluted industries from moving to less developed western areas.
Tougher penalties for pollution
[2013-06-04 09:56]China's environmental watchdog vowed to crack down hard on environmental pollution and severely punish law enforcers who cover up or indulge violators.
China to further promote energy sustainability: official
[2013-05-30 09:55]China will continue to promote sustainable energy use and green low-carbon development, Liu Lihua said.
Calls for stronger pollution law
[2013-05-28 01:15]Environmental experts are calling for a newly amended version of the nation's Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act to curb serious atmospheric pollution.
China launches major coal price index
[2013-05-24 09:15]A coal price index offering an alternative gauge for the bulk commodity was launched on Thursday in China, the world's largest coal producer.
Tougher taxes urged on emissions
[2013-05-07 10:01]China may introduce tougher taxes on emissions and use of resources, after Vice-premier Ma Kai said more reforms are needed to achieve greener industrial development.
Green tax mulled to help fight pollution
[2013-03-23 09:29]China is considering levying a consumption tax on some products that make heavy use of resources and cause pollution.
China to monitor groundwater pollution in breadbasket
[2013-03-09 11:22]China is aiming to form a network by the end of 2015 to monitor and detect the sources of pollution in groundwater in the North China Plain.
Deputy appeals for greener coal mining policies
[2013-03-09 09:29]A legislator has called for more policies to encourage greener exploration of coal to improve energy efficiency.
Polluters might face bigger fines
[2013-03-02 00:25]Experts suggest that enterprises that cause accidents related to pollution pay for all the subsequent economic losses, regardless of the amount
Shanghai upgrades air quality index reporting system
[2013-03-01 21:18]Shanghai's air quality index reporting system was due to be updated on Friday by the city's Environmental Protection Bureau to provide real-time information to the public.
Beijing launches stricter auto emissions standard
[2013-03-01 21:16]Beijing on Friday introduced stricter vehicle emissions regulations, which the environmental authority expects will reduce auto pollution by 40%.
China promotes 'green' internal combustion engines
[2013-02-18 10:35]China will step up efforts to develop energy-saving internal combustion engines and promote their use in coming years to reduce emissions.
China to promote green buildings
[2013-02-13 13:28]China will demand new buildings in cities achieve mandatory energy-saving standards and renovate existing buildings.
China to cut unit industrial energy consumption by 5%
[2013-02-09 14:24]In 2013 China will try to cut energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission for per unit industrial value added by over 5 percent, an energy official said.
Circular economy to get boost
[2013-02-07 14:36]The government set up a target to raise the country's resource-utilization efficiency by 15 percent compared with the 2010 level, the State Council said.
Environment becomes a priority
[2013-01-25 08:18]Journalists usually report social changes, but sometimes they signify the changes themselves.
China sets emission reduction target
[2013-01-24 19:18]China has set a new emissions reduction target for 2013 by promoting an aggregate indicator budget control system for major pollutants, says a minister.
Ecology becomes Shanghai priority
[2013-01-18 02:36]Shanghai will have a stronger focus on ecological development rather than solely focusing on economic growth, a senior expert said on Wednesday.
Legal action launched over polluted water
[2013-01-10 03:06]The Handan Winter Swimming Association took legal action on Wednesday against the company responsible for a toxic chemical spill that threatens drinking water supplies to thousands of homes in North China.
