It's a dog's life

Article Abstract:

China has an austere policy on dog ownership, aimed at keeping the dog population down and controlling noise. Dogs of over 35 centimetres tall are not allowed in Peking. Other dogs cost 3,000-6,000 Chinese yuan to register, according to the breed and size, plus a tax of 2,000 Chinese yuan a year, compared with salaries of 1,200-2,000 Chinese yuan a month. At the end of June 1996, 91,059 dogs were approved as pets, down 6% from June 1995. The law has resulted in a reduction in veterinary clinics and in numbers attending clinics.

Laws, regulations and rules, Dog owners

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Grounds for concern: A legacy of pollution is till not being properly addressed

Article Abstract:

There are many industrial sites in China that need to be cleaned up, and there are calls for soil and groundwater clean-up standards to be introduced. However regulations could take a further two to three years. Currently foreign and domestic enterprises must dispose of their own industrial solid wastes, but there are major gaps between law, compliance and enforcement. There are some well-run landfills but many do not have liners to protect against chemicals leading into the soil.

Refuse systems, Solid Waste Disposal, Waste Treatment and Disposal, Environmental aspects, Waste disposal in the ground, Underground waste disposal

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Power to the people: solar energy bridges China's 'generation' gap

Article Abstract:

Advances in photovoltaics are allowing many isolated and remote Chinese communities to generate electricity. Home photovoltaic systems convert sunlight directly into power, providing electricity for around four hours a day for television, lighting, refrigeration and to drive water pumps. It is hoped that solar power could help China move away from its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

Other Electric Power Generation, Electric services, Solar Voltaic Electric Power, Usage, Energy use, Photovoltaic power generation, Solar energy

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