Environmental group petitions Beijing government for stronger water regulations
(June 8, 2010) On Saturday, Friends of Nature (FON)—China’s oldest environmental organization—hosted a Conference for the release of their survey on public opinion regarding Beijing’s ongoing water...
View ArticleBeijing’s water crisis unabated, neighbours pay the price
(July 20, 2010) Toronto / Beijing: Beijing's water crisis remains unabated says a new report tracking where water to China's capital city is sourced from. Continue reading →
View ArticleCar washers clean Beijing dry
(August 13, 2010) Beijing car washers are driving China’s water-strapped capital to a dry end faster, says Lisa Peryman. Continue reading →
View ArticleChina Dialogue: Raizing the last refuge
(February 9, 2011) Han Ziyu at China Dialogue reports that the Chinese Government is downscaling a reserve for rare fish. Below is an excerpt, and link to the full article at China Dialogue. Continue...
View ArticleRazing the Last Refuge
(February 10, 2011) Just before the Chinese New Year, Beijing-based non-profit group Friends of Nature wrote an open letter to members of China's top government bodies - the National People's Congress...
View ArticleChinese experts call for attention to “city illnesses”
(April 20, 2011) Chinese experts said Tuesday that China's rapid urbanization and economic growth have caused serious "city illnesses", such as water shortages, environmental pollution and traffic...
View ArticleBeijing’s Ski Slopes as Thirsty as 8,300 Households
(April 21, 2011) Beijing badly lacks water, but much of the available supply is slurped up by luxury apartments and bottling plants. Friends of Nature researchers have recently drawn attention to the...
View ArticleChina’s State Council issues death sentence for legendary Yangtze fish
(January 6, 2012) The Xiaonanhai hydro project slated for the Yangtze River poses a threat to China's most precious wild fish and the supremacy of the law, say Chinese environmentalists and scientists....
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