Hidden Waters, Dragons in the Deep: The Freshwater Crisis in China’s Karst Regions
Yunnan Province is a microcosm of China’s freshwater challenges.
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China’s Water: Circle of Blue, Wilson Center Panel & Exhibit Jan. 20
Join Circle of Blue, the China Environment Forum and Western Kentucky University for Hidden Waters, Dragons in the Deep, a special discussion and photography exhibit opening at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars on January 20 in Washington. Following the footsteps of centuries of scholarship within China, scientists around the world are studying China’s complex karst landscape, working to empower local populations to gain access to water that flows in giant rivers unseen beneath the ground. Presented with support from USAID. RSVP here.
China’s Poor Farmers Hit Hardest by Climate Change
Farmers on the edge of poverty in China’s rural provinces face a bleak future in the wake of warmer temperatures, more frequent droughts and infrequent rainfall. The changing climate is forcing many harvesters into poverty or keeping them from climbing out.
Climate Change Threatens China’s Crops, State Forecaster
China’s chief meteorologist recommends adjusting to global warming over fighting it.
Environmental Policy Council Advises Cut in China’s Carbon Intensity
China should reduce its carbon intensity by 4 to 5 percent per year to achieve goals of low-carbon development by 2050. The proposal from the China Council of International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) is the first time such a high-level organization has proposed firm targets for emissions.
China Resettles 300,000 for Plans to Redirect Water to Combat Drought
Nearly 1.5 million people in the Hunan and Guangdong provinces have reported drinking water shortages.
China’s Dirty Water Leads to Protests, Some Reform
GlobeScan Survey Reflects Country’s Need For Dire Action, More Information
WaterViews | China
Water pollution stands out as the most serious perceived environmental problem in China.
WaterViews | China | Slide Show
Images by Greg Girard / Contact Press Images for Circle of Blue
Downpours, Contaminated Water Sicken Thousands in China
Torrential rains are causing deaths and wreaking havoc in several regions of China.
Water and Food Shortages Hit Western China
The cisterns of western China are empty, as prolonged drought brings the people of the the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to their knees.
Q&A: Jennifer Turner on Water Challenges for Growing China
“China is a very energy hungry country, so it’s not surprising that they are damming the rivers.”
