Thousands of Australians have rallied in support of a government plan to impose a tax on carbon emissions, which have been blamed for global warming. Demonstrators in major cities across the nation carried signs Sunday and shouted slogans saying yes to carbon tax. June fifth is United Nations – designated World Environment Day. Environmental activists […]
Chinese Ministry: Environment in ‘Very Grave’ Condition
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
China’s rapid economic growth comes with a high price, costing the country its environmental health. China’s Environment Ministry issued the warning in its annual assessment Friday, saying the country’s road to prosperity is still littered with pollution and a loss of biodiversity. The report found about one-sixth of China’s major rivers are so contaminated the […]
