China Environmental Law

Fifteen days in “administrative detention” could await those found responsible for illegally discharging hazardous chemicals into Chinese waters according to an Opinion (”Opinion on Administrative Detention Punishment for Illegal Pollution Discharge Behavior“) issued by the Legal Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.  The statutory basis for this punishment is found [...]

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China Daily reported today that “[t]wo environment and energy exchanges were launched yesterday in Shanghai and Beijing, as the country increases efforts in emission cutting and energy conservation.” 
The Shanghai Exchange, owned by Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange (SUAEE), will

collect, filter and publicize information for the environment and energy-related equity and emission credit trading,
provide a platform [...]

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There have been a number of giddy reports lately about how China is a world-beater when it comes to renewable energy.  In the midst of such “irrational exuberance,” it is good to know that some people can keep their heads.  A story published yesterday in Scientific American, “China’s Big Push for Renewable Energy,” provides a [...]

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Perhaps in light of the poor results so far this year on the energy conservation front (see our last post), the State Council on Saturday (they work as hard as we do here at CELB) issued a Circular that
ordered local governments and other authorities to cut down on the use of cars and other energy-consuming equipment at the [...]

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It appears that energy efficiency improvements during the first part of 2008 fell short of the expectations.  Several articles have referenced disappointing results for “the first four months of 2008″ and the “first half of 2008.”  I have not, however, been able to find the actual figures yet. 
As you will recall China’s goal is to [...]

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The World Bank’s East Asia & Pacific blog has run a fascinating three part series (all three parts can all be found here) the Bank sponsored “Restoration of Freshwater Biodiversity in Lake Dianchi” project.

Go read the articles since they have a number of links with more information, but here are some of the highlights:
Lake Dianchi [...]

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