Thursday, September 29, 2011

Headline writers betray oil-bias - not balance

"Chinese subway crash renews doubts about infrastructure frenzy"

Yes, there is a problem in China with rapid growth. But how many lives have been saved by public transit investment?
Should there not instead be an article titled this way?

"China public transit saves many lives."
or
"U.S. car-culture kills and maims everyday, but gets precious little questioning."








Friday, September 23, 2011

Cars will destroy China's economy as they did to U.S.


Car-free campaign falls flat | Industries | chinadaily.com.cn: "Traffic congestion on Beijing's north Fourth Ring Road shows few signs of easing during the afternoon rush hours on Sept 22, 2011, as the capital marked the annual World Car Free Day. Authorities in several major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, banned private cars from some roads on Thursday to promote the special occasion. [Photo/China Daily]"

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

China Shuts Solar Panel Factory After Antipollution Protests - NYTimes.com

China Shuts Solar Panel Factory After Antipollution Protests - NYTimes.com: "BEIJING — The Chinese authorities have suspended production at a solar panel factory after protests by residents who blame the plant for fouling the air and water, a government Web site said Monday."

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

China prepares for 5th Car-Free Day - People's Daily Online

China prepares for 5th Car-Free Day - People's Daily Online: "China's fifth Car-Free Day will be launched on Sept. 22, with this year's theme "Green Transport & Future City", the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction revealed at a press conference on Wednesday.

The main purpose of the campaign is to nurture green transport concept, improve public transit system and enhance environmental protection and alleviating traffic congestion. "Green travel" is advocated to strengthen Chinese cities' sustainable development capacities. "

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