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China Focus: China's environment improves steadily
23 Apr 2024 13:04 GMT
BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China saw its environment steadily … the worsening trend of soil pollution had been initially curbed, … in 2023, China's surface water environment quality continued … time, the water quality in the Yellow River basin had improved …
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The grand global challenge to rein in plastic pollution
23 Apr 2024 10:20 GMT
… plastic waste is dumped into lakes, rivers and oceans each year. Plastic … food we eat, the water we drink and in the … question — with this global plastic pollution crisis — the more plastics … and gas producing countries like China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, …
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Why China is encouraging citizens to trade-in old cars, appliances"
23 Apr 2024 12:55 GMT
… program this year, encourages Chinese businesses and households to … easing global concerns about China's factory overcapacity … energy or produce more pollution, and stimulating consumer … machines for new, water-efficient ones.
China has not revealed …
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This Earth Month, the End of Plastic Pollution Is on the Table
23 Apr 2024 11:19 GMT
… binding treaty on plastic pollution, including in the marine … clothes we wear, the water we drink, and the … , consisting of Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, Cuba, Iran, Bahrain … a just transition.
Plastic pollution disproportionately burdens developing nations, …
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ASIAWATER 2024 OPENS: CHARTING A COURSE FOR WATER RESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATION
23 Apr 2024 10:00 GMT
… commitment to addressing water challenges and advancing sustainable water management practices … from countries such as Austria, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Korea, … a catalyst for promoting responsible water use, pollution reduction, and fostering a …
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China is desperately looking for used cars, washing machines and refrigerators to save its economy
23 Apr 2024 05:45 GMT
… use more energy and emit pollution, giving a lift to consumer … about overcapacity in China’s factories.
Here is what Beijing has in … new ones that use less water.
What is on offer?
… s recycling ambitions and help Chinese businesses expand in overseas markets …
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China Wants Everyone to Trade In Their Old Cars, Fridges to Help Save Its Economy
22 Apr 2024 23:06 GMT
… Beijing has revealed about its plan for incentives that will encourage Chinese … energy or emit more pollution out of service, and … ones that use less water.
China’s top economic planning … a safety hazard and highly polluting.”
—With assistance from Lucille …
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Water is vital to climate and nature protection. Will it last?
22 Apr 2024 14:43 GMT
… water-related extremes.
In a year marked by extreme events from China … textiles contributing significantly to water use and pollution.
Lastly, equity, efficiency, and …
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Mangrove blue carbon at higher risk of microplastic pollution
22 Apr 2024 13:11 GMT
… plastic pieces, such as water bottles and plastic bags. … of Guangdong Ocean University, China, and colleagues investigated the … sewage and agricultural runoff pollution. Two additional sampling locations … taken along the Nanliu River, while those from mangroves …
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Thames Water makes new clean-up pledge in bid to raise prices
22 Apr 2024 10:57 GMT
… the bill increases.
Thames Water said it would increase … lifeline.
Britain’s privatised water industry has come under scrutiny … debt.
Public outrage over pollution and the prospect of higher … Investment Authority and the China Investment Corporation.
(Reuters)