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July 5, 2008

Pollution

Pollution may be an inevitable byproduct of many industrial processes, but every particle of dirt in the atmosphere impacts the climate on Earth and the health of humans, plants, and animals.

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Solving China's 'White Pollution' Problem

This tote bag reads, "I am not a plastic bag.": © Nadi0 (flickr)

07/01/2008

Consumers in China are embracing trendy "eco-friendly bags" and traditional woven baskets one month after the central government implemented a ban on plastic shopping bags.

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- Governance |
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- China

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