China Revises Environmental Law

After almost two years of debate, China's parliament has passed a new law that analysts say is a positive step in addressing the country's systemic problems with the environment. Environmental groups say that although implementation may prove difficult, the revision gives them a legal framework to challenge polluters. The new law gives more punitive powers to environmental authorities, allows a broader range of actions for environmental organizations and defines geographical “red...

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