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China Nabs 720 People, Imposes $21.8M Fine to Curb Air Pollution

Jan 13, 2017 04:55 AM EST

China nabbed 720 people, filed 13,127 cases, and imposed 150 million yuan ($21.8 million) of fines for violating environmental protection regulations last year, according to a report by environmental authorities on Thursday.

Mad traffic was witnessed along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express (G4) stretching for a distance of over 1 kilometer

Bumper-to-Bumper Traffic Witnessed Along Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express

Steve M.C. |

Jan 04, 2017 08:01 AM EST

A mad traffic was witnessed on Monday along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express (G4) stretching for a distance of over 1 kilometer from the toll booth, according to a footage caught by a drone. The incident saw cars parading the 35-lane G4 highway as people go back to Beijing following the three-day holiday.

Vehicles that do not meet the government's current standard on emissions will be banned in Beijing's main urban area.

China Implements New Rules to Assist in Smog Fight

Steve M.C. |

Nov 22, 2016 02:08 AM EST

China has set out a whole new peak of anti-smog initiatives with new rules and regulations in place.

China to Allocate $65B to Curb Water Pollution

Charissa Echavez |

Aug 10, 2016 03:11 PM EDT

China is allocating 430 billion yuan ($65 billion) to finance around 4,800 different projects aimed at improving the country's quality of water supply, the Ministry of Environmental Protection announced on Monday.

Stephen Hawking says Man is his own Worst Enemy

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jun 28, 2016 10:25 PM EDT

Hawking answered climate change and wondered aloud if we're are past the point of no return.

Biodegradable plastics only degrade into microplastics creating more pollution.

UN Report: Biodegradable Plastic Just a 'False Solution' to Pollution

Ana Verayo |

May 25, 2016 07:13 AM EDT

A new UN report reveals how biodegradable plastic is only a false solution as these plastics still take a long time to degrade.

China aims to develop nuclear power as a renewable energy source for a cleaner future.

China to Boost Nuclear Power Development

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 10:55 AM EDT

China will prioritize nuclear power development as renewable energy plays an essential role in the government's effort to attain a greener and cleaner future.

China to stop construction of coal-powered plants

China to Stop Construction Coal-Fired Power Plants

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 08:41 AM EDT

China will halt coal-fired power plant construction in 15 regions to address a capacity glut in the industry, China's energy regulator confirmed on Thursday.

Electronic Vehicle Monitoring Being Tested Now

J.B. Cach |

Mar 10, 2016 09:03 AM EST

As part of a pilot project that could possibly pave the way for the real-time monitoring and tracking of vehicles on the road, 200,000 vehicles in the southern China city of Shenzhen have been given electronic IDs.

China reported continuous decrease of coal consumption in the last two years

China Reports Drop in Coal Consumption for Two Consecutive Years

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 08:55 AM EST

For two consecutive years, China's coal consumption has droppe, according to government data revealed on Monday, as the biggest polluter in the world tries to address the severe pollution that accompanied its economic growth.

Environmental team discovered pollution emission a big dilemma in 59 countries

59 Cities in China Still Grapple With Excessive Emissions

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 03, 2016 10:33 AM EST

During an inspection conducted by the National Environmental Authority in December 2015, it has discovered that nearly 650 companies in 59 cities are emitting excessive pollution. Due to this, the agency has vowed to implement more severe punishment this year in accordance with the latest air pollution control law.

Chinese scientists discovered new way to make use of water waste discharge from potato processing plants

Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 02, 2016 08:26 AM EST

From water waste discharge to fertilizers -- Chinese scientists have discovered a new way to make use of the water waste discharge from potato processing plants, solving the growing pollution problems in the country.

Fireworks Ban on Polluted Days May be an Issue for Shanghai Disneyland

Decerie Casimero |

Jan 26, 2016 06:26 AM EST

Disneyland, the most visited theme park in the world, is not only known for its extreme rides, costumed characters, festive parades and stage shows - but also for its magical fireworks. However, a new Disneyland park set to open in Shanghai will have to observe a ban on fireworks during polluted days.

China's capital city Beijing to shut down 2,500 polluting establishments

Beijing to Shut Down 2,500 Pollution-Causing Establishments in 2016

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 11, 2016 06:41 AM EST

As part of their city-wide environmental protection efforts, local authorities in Beijing are shutting down 2,500 small companies to address the growing problem of smog that continues to blanket the city, according to Chinese state media.

Cars drive below a blanket of smog on a heavily polluted day in Beijing

Beijing to Expand Restrictions on Vehicle Use to Fight Air Pollution

Riza Matugas |

Jan 10, 2016 08:48 AM EST

The municipal government of Beijing is planning to impose a set of vehicle restrictions to fight air pollution. The restrictions are expected to be imposed for the rest of the winter season as pollution is forecasted get worse due to additional demands on power plants to supply electricity for heating.

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