China is attempting to pursue the same impossible path as the rest of the world: generating consumer demand and wealth without destroying its natural resources and the planet
… China exports its environmental problems as consumer culture booms Gervase Poulden | 6th …
A new film, To the Light, exposes the cost in human health and lives of China's coal-fired power boom
… Coal power: miners pay in blood for China's economic miracle … of theearth to earn their living - that they only become human again when they come back to …
From slave labour to armed conflict, our thirst for natural resources has created serious problems for Africa. Pádraig Carmody’s latest book attempts to unravel the moral morass, says Mark Newton
… The New Scramble for Africa Mark Newton | 9th May … Reviews Africa Minerals Natural Resources Conflict Diamonds Coltan Oil Politics Economics …
China's least talked about crime against Tibet is the damage to the Tibetan plateau: dams, deforestation, mining, poaching and the dumping of nuclear waste. And it is impacting on all of us
… The global cost of China's destruction of the 'roof of the world' Sylvia … May 2012 News Nuclear China Tibet Investigation Natural World Climate Change tibetan.jpg …
As the UK prepares to build a fleet of new nuclear power stations with Chinese capital and expertise, a former state nuclear expert warns: China itself is heading for nuclear catastrophe.
… Chinese nuclear disaster 'highly probable' by 2030 … to build a fleet of new nuclear power stations with Chinese capital and expertise, a … of the nuclear power industry rely too much on theoretical calculations, when only …
The Angara, the only river draining Lake Baikal, might disappear by 2020, as it is progressively dammed for massive hydroelectric schemes designed to aid the development of ... China.
… Siberia: Sold down the river Margarita Baranova | 9th November 2013 … China Hydropower plotina.png The Angara, theonly river draining Lake Baikal, might … At theend of the 1970s, building started on the Boguchany Hydroelectric Power Plant ( …
China led the reclamation of the largest abandoned rice farm in Mozambique, with the blessing of the authorities. But now the company involved is accused of land grabbing and displacing thousands. Cecilia Anesi and Andrea Fama report
… China accused of stealth land grab over Mozambique's great rice … China led the reclamation of the largest abandoned rice farm in Mozambique, with the …
Shanghai is experiencing unprecedented levels of pollution. Last week fine particulate levels reached almost 20 times WHO guidelines, and they are still at dangerous levels. Matthew Currell reports on China's pollution crisis.
… Shanghai's 'airpocalypse': can China fix its deadly pollution? Matthew Currell | 13th December 2013 News …
Reports of China opening a huge new coal fired power station every week belie the reality - China is the new global powerhouse for renewable energy. As John Mathews and Hao Tan report, the world must follow its example.
… China roars ahead with renewables John Mathews Hao Tan | 4th January … opening a huge new coal fired power stationevery week belie the reality - China is the …
Chinese coal and nuclear energy giants are suddenly piling into the solar industry. Is this the way of the future, not only in China but around the world?
… China: nuclear and coal giants go solar Oliver Tickell | 10th January 2014 News China … industry. Is this the way of the future, not only in China but around the world? First the …
In a landmark decision, the Hong Kong Endangered Species Advisory Committee has voted to destroy almost the entire ivory stockpile, 28 of its estimated 33 tons.
The world's biggest slaughterhouse for endangered whale sharks has been uncovered in southeast China, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. It's products are being traded across the world in health and cosmetic products.
… World's largest whale shark slaughterhouse uncovered in China Sophie Morlin-Yron | 3rd February 2014 News Wildlife Trade … in southeast China, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. It's products are being traded across the …
One unintended consequence of China's spectacular economic growth is a growing water shortage, reports Joshua Bateman. As rivers run dry, aquifers sink, climate harshens and pollution spreads, he asks: can China solve its water crisis?
… China's looming water crisis Joshua Bateman | 25th February 2014 News Water China Climate dujiangyan-08.png One unintended consequence of China's …
The solar industry is going great, with tens of gigawatts of new capacity planned for 2014 alone. But as Jonathon Porritt writes, the solar revolution could be going even faster - with smart, consistent policies for solar power in Europe and Japan.
… Solar is going great - but could be greater! Jonathon Porritt | 1st March 2014 …
Beijing is to plant trees over an area 200 times the size of Central Park in the city's latest effort to neutralise its choking pollution. But Jun Yang asks - how much will the trees really help, unless accompanied by drastic reductions in emissions?
… Beijing's $5bn tree project - will it cut pollution? Jun Yang | 16th March 2014 Comment China Pollution Forests Cities beijing-tree-smog.png …
Precious Siamese rosewood has been illegally logged to the brink of extinction in the Mekong region to feed a voracious demand for luxury furniture in China which leaves a bloody trail of death, violence and corruption in its wake.
… Steeped in blood - China's trade in Siamese … | 12th May 2014 News Forests Crime China hongmu-show.jpg Precious Siamese rosewood has … been illegally logged to the brink of extinction in the Mekong region to feed a voracious …
Cambodia's rainforests are facing destruction from clearance for plantations, and an illegal trade in precious timber, reports Fran Lambrick. Local people who depend on the forest have proved to be its most effective guardians - but they need external support.
… Forest communities fight Cambodia's rosewood bandits Fran … Indigenous Peoples Cambodia Trade Regulation China pln-patrol-cut.jpg Prey Long Network discover a cache of illegally cut …
A little-known licensing scheme allows over 100 Chinese companies to trade in wildlife products like tiger skins, ivory, bear bile and musk deer glands. Vicky Lee shows how the system provides cover for the lucrative illegal wildlife trade to reach wealthy buyers.
… China's lethal wildlife trade loophole Vicky Lee | 21st May 2014 News Wildlife Trade China Tigers Regulationeia-tiger-skin-cut.jpg A little-known …
Coal consumption in China is likely to dwindle rapidly, writes Alex Kirby, leaving its own mining sector and foreign coal exporters in serious trouble. Australia and Indonesia are at greatest risk as China may soon stop importing any coal at all.
… China's coal burn 'down 40% by 2020' Alex Kirby | 6th June 2014 News China Indonesia Australia Coal Energy Fossil Fuels …
Surging Chinese demand for rosewood used in 'hongmu' furniture is ruining forests across southern Asia, writes Zuzana Burivalova. As demand surges, China must impose stricter regulations and harsher punishments or the forests may never recover.
… The rosewood massacre - China must act Zuzana … Cambodia Forests Trade Wildlife Crime ming-hongmu-cut.jpg Antique furniture like this Ming … inspired the manufacture of thousands of 'hongmu' copies for China's rich - and the …