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21 Apr 2022 BEIJING

China: $5.6 Billion USD For Water Conservation Projects

China Development Bank and Agricultural Development Bank of China are focusing on major water conservation projects, including flood prevention, disaster relief, rural water supply and others. Funds have already been released.

5 Apr 2022 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia

Cambodia: Three Year Drought, Upstream Dam Construction Affects Phnom Penh Water Supply

Ongoing drought, coupled with rising global temperatures and extensive dam construction upstream in China and Laos have left thousands of residents in Cambodia's capital without sufficient access to clean and safe drinking water.

20 Feb 2022 BEIJING

Fake Snow: Help Or Hindrance?

Artificial snow has a very high impact on the local environment where is it deployed. This assessment suggests that regardless of any possible "green" credentials, the "white" stuff is not without its environmental and health risks.

9 Jan 2022 BEIJING

Soil, Underground-water Pollution Key In New Five-year Plan

Details to tackle key issues in the fight against the pollution of soil and underground water, and to enhance environmental governance in agriculture and rural areas issued.

25 Oct 2021 BEIJING, China

Record Rainfall In China Caused Chaos In Coal Markets

Authorities curtailed energy usage at factories and ports while ramping up efforts at additional coal production.

26 Jul 2021 Zhengzhou, China

China Floods: Death Toll Rises, Hundreds Of Thousands Flee

The severe rainstorms have now moved north impacting neighbouring cities and regions, with collapsed roads and damaged dams and reservoirs cutting off power leaving thousands trapped without electricity and water supplies. In one incident, 12 drowned in a Zhengzhou train.

Locals were unprepared for the downpours as weather forecasters had issued a warning for extreme rain for the wrong place and time.

Farmers in the Henan region have lost livelihoods with at least 200,000 chickens and up to 6,000 pigs lost in the floods

1 Jun 2021 Nuuk, Greenland

High Levels Of Mercury Contamination Found In Greenland Glacier Meltwater

New research of Greenland glaciers reveals alarmingly high concentrations of mercury. Implications for the country's seafood export industry. Concentrations similar to rivers in India and China.

5 May 2021 Islamabad, Pakistan

China, Pakistan Sign Kohala Hydropower Agreements

The investment of $2.4 Biillion USD in the 1124 MW Kohala will be China's largest in Pakistan and is the second of six planned hydroelectric projects on the Jhelum river.

23 Apr 2021 VIENTIANE, Laos

Mekong River: Chinese Dam Releases Threaten Downstream Ecosystems, Livelihoods

Unexpected changes in river levels and the clarity of the water have raised concerns about nesting fish and birds. Pattern of "unnatural" fluctuation observed.

14 Apr 2021 ANKARA

Did Turkey Cut Off Water Supply To China Embassy?

Diplomatic and media bickering regarding what happened in Ankara. Xinjiang-related issues related?

10 Apr 2021 NANJING

China: Flood Risk To New "Silk Road"

Global warming is greening the deserts of Xinjiang as rising temperatures lead to doubling of rainfall over half a century. Scientists warn infrastructure planning and quality standards need to be updated to prepare for "lots of water".

10 Apr 2021 LUSAKA

Chinese Firm Wins Northen Zambia Water, Sanitation Project

China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) awarded a contract for water and sanitation improvement project in the northern part of Zambia.