China Green News

Protecting Rivers

The planet is currently facing a severe water crisis – water shortage and contamination threaten our very existence. In close collaboration with the news media, GEV has organized several projects to promote public awareness, participation and supervision of the issues facing China’s rivers.

Promoting Journalism

Founded by a group of media professionals and environmental scientists who still constitute the organization’s core membership, GEV prioritizes its symbiotic relationship with the news media. We also aim to promote environmental journalism, in particular through our monthly Environmental Journalist Salon.

Activism and Public Participation

GEV urges the public to play an active role in environmental protection. In particular, weekly River Watch Tours allow Beijing residents to personally examine the influence of hydrological and ecological changes on their lives.

Localized Philanthropy

GEV staff have published and sold a series of books that reflect China’s current environmental reality. The proceeds from book sales were donated to build reading rooms and open film classes for 38 elementary schools in the Nu River area. GEV also provides aid for disaster relief, like a fund to pay the salaries of impoverished teachers in some areas after the earthquakes in Wenchuan and Yushu.

Raising Environmental Awareness

Through the Jianghe Daily News email brief, through Local Green News briefs, and through the English language China Green News, GEV offers timely environmental news coverage to subscribers of our service. By providing news in this way, GEV aims to raise public awareness and provide information for governmental decision-making.

May 24, 2013

Latest News

English Stories From the Chinese Press: May 14, 2013

In: China Environment Brief (Archives)

(Shanghai Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, Beijing Review, etc.)

English Stories From the Chinese Press: May 7, 2013

In: China Environment Brief (Archives)

(Xinhua, Shanghai Daily, Economic Observer, etc.)

English Stories From the Chinese Press: April 23, 2013

In: China Environment Brief (Archives)

(Economic Observer, Xinhua, China Daily, etc.)

Bottled water quality determined by water source, not standards

In: China Environment Brief (Archives)

The recent quality controversy over the popular bottled water brand Nongfu Springs—the company has been accused of using water no better than tap water—has illuminated consumer and industry concerns about setting and upholding standards for bottled water.

English Stories From the Chinese Press: April 17, 2013

In: China Environment Brief (Archives)

(Xinhua, China Daily, Shanghai Daily, Beijing Review, etc.)

English Stories From the Chinese Press: April 3, 2013

In: China Environment Brief (Archives)

(Shanghai Daily, Global Times, Xinhua, etc.)

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