Tag Archives: environment

Haibao’s Fuxing Christmas Tree

Following the recent holiday, I found the above tree that mixed the new (haibao) with the old (a packet of Double Happiness) as a strange reminder of just how far we have yet to go.

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The Future of Green Business in China

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars has released a filming of their recent Event, The Future of Green Business in China. Terry Yosie, President and CEO of World Environment Center and Ye Weijia, head of New Ventures China, discuss … Continue reading

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Plastic Bags Run Amoke

Seriously.  What is the use of this plastic bags?  It is clearly not strong enough to support the weight should I chose to use the bag as a … bag, and it is clearly not meant to act as a … Continue reading

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China Earth Hour Newsletter

With the WWF China team still on a high from the success of March’s Earth Hour event, their local team pt together a press package (download here) of all the China based events that I think does a great job … Continue reading

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Greenpeace Tells Monsanto How They Really Feel about GM rice

One of the more interesting groups to follow, no matter where you are in the world, is Greenpeace. Their history of confronting issues is well known, and while some of their tactics might be considered extreme for some, in china … Continue reading

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China Allocated 3.4 billion USD For Green Projects in 2009Q1

While the rumors over the final green stimulus are flying right now, it is good to see that at least the first 3.4 billion has been allocated: Of the 23 billion yuan spending, 13 billion went to improving urban water … Continue reading

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Push to Stimulate Economy Risks Further Environmental Damage in China

As the wheels of the global economy began to spin off, many began to ask what the implications for China’s environment would be. It was only last year that we began to see real strides, strides that were due in … Continue reading

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Jane Goodall China Diary

It you are believer that the key to the environmental problems we face is education, then there is no better teacher than Jane Goodall. Founder of the Roots & Shoots program, Jane Goodall’s impact is being felt in China as … Continue reading

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Ma Jun on Defending Water Security

In the recent China Dialogue Article Defending Water Security, Ma Jun writes a very compelling piece on what can happen when weak environmental protection is allowed to continue. Following the recent events in Yancheng, the article shows the time line … Continue reading

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Roots & Shoots Beijing Eco-Office Program Job Opening

Job title: Project Coordinator for Eco-Office Audit, a joint project of Roots & Shoots and the British Council This is a full-time position based in Beijing, with a one-year contract signed after a one-month probation period. Responsibilities: 1.Recruit schools, adult … Continue reading

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