What is a polar vortex? And is it linked...
The polar vortex is a phenomenon that refers to a big counter-clockwise flow of air, like a big cyclone up in the Arctic and the Antarctic. Usually, the circular bands act as walls to keep cold air l
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What is a polar vortex? And is it linked...
The polar vortex is a phenomenon that refers to a big counter-clockwise flow of air, like a big cyclone up in the Arctic and the Antarctic. Usually, the circular bands act as walls to keep cold air l
Beijing biodiversity meet to debate '30 ...
Ahead of a crucial global meet on biodiversity next year, a group of 13 international conservation organizations urged governments to set an ambitious target to protect the world's natural sites and
Kenya launches plastic bottle recycling ...
NAIROBI, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Ministry of Environment and Forestry in partnership with a local manufacturing association on Friday launched an initiative to engage public schools in safe dispos
How does China make the world greener?
We all know the lives of people on the planet depend on air and water, but not everyone is aware that forest plays an essential role. The forest is home to 80 percent of the world's terrestrial biodi
China to severely punish Yangtze River E...
People convicted of criminally polluting the environment along the Yangtze River Economic Belt are subject to heavier punishment within judicial discretion, according to Chinese authorities on Wedne
China to see smog in north, rain in sout...
China's national observatory on Friday forecast that northern parts of the country would be shrouded in smog in the coming days while a rain belt will linger in southern regions for about a week. Th
China fines environment polluters hefty ...
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China's environment minister said Tuesday administrative fines amounting to 15.28 billion yuan (2.28 billion U.S. dollars) were slapped on firms, organizations and indivi
Chinese delegate calls for fair, transpa...
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chief Engineer of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhang Feng, on Tuesday called on countries worldwide to work together to maintain a fa
Chinese delegate calls for fair, transpa...
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chief Engineer of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhang Feng, on Tuesday called on countries worldwide to work together to maintain a fa
Chinese delegate calls for fair, transpa...
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chief Engineer of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhang Feng, on Tuesday called on countries worldwide to work together to maintain a fa
Chinese citizens embrace garbage sorting...
Soon, garbage sorting will no longer be an option but a requirement in China. Over 300 Chinese cities at or above the prefecture level will start household garbage sorting in 2019, according to an a