Chemical factory causes citizen reaction
Despite assurances of environmental safety, experts and locals alike are wary about a petrochemical plant planned for west China's Three Gorges Reservoir area. "I suggest holding a referendum, as this [...]
Tests confirm widespread lead poisoning
Medical tests have shown at least 121 children living near a battery plant in eastern China are suffering from lead poisoning, the latest in a string of such cases that [...]
China village has fill of dirty landfills
DONGGUAN, Guangdong: A growing number of cancer cases allegedly connected with foul landfills have been detected in villages of this southern city. In Yuanfeng village, located in the Humen town [...]
California’s Mercury Problem
Abandoned Mines Still Polluting The LA Times reports that over 550 non-functioning mercury mines in California are still polluting the state's water. Fish harvested near the mines have over ten [...]
EPA Sets New Limits
EPA Limits Water Pollution The Environmental Protection Agency has released plans to limit the amount of toxic metals allowed in waterways. Publicly targeted are coal-fired power plants. These power plants [...]