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City: Waters are cleaner

Metro | Environment
2009-11-20

THE city is well on its way toward fulfilling a three-year water-purifying plan that will produce cleaner rivers and lakes by the end of next year, officials from local water bureau said yesterday. The authorities...

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Shanghai seen as big CO2 producer

Metro | Environment
2009-11-17

TOTAL carbon emission generated by Shanghai in one year is nearly double that of Sydney and triple that of Tokyo, according to recent research on climate change in Asia and major Pacific cities. With industry generating...

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Garden revamp

Metro | Environment
2009-11-6

THE Shanghai Botanical Garden will be closed until January 31 next year because of a restoration for basic facilities such as the bridges on the lake, dredging the river and increasing bathrooms, said the Shanghai...

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War on water hyacinth begins

Metro | Environment
2009-10-27

CITY public sanitation authorities have started fighting against the annual invasion of water hyacinth in the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek, officials said yesterday. More than 28,000 tons of water hyacinth has...

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Solar power hailed as future bright spark

Metro | Environment
2009-10-24

CONSTRUCTION and installation of equipment for solar-energy generation for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo had been completed, officials told the Great Wall Renewable Energy Forum that opened in the city yesterday. ...

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Pollution level proves surprise

Metro | Environment
2009-10-20

THE city has suffered slight air pollution for three consecutive days - a first for this year. And more of the same is forecast for today. Pudong New Area has had the poorest air pollution index in recent days,...

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Environment In Equation

Metro | Environment
2009-10-10

TIGHTER environmental rules effective next month in Shanghai are part of the reason for the rise in taxi fares. The city will enforce National IV emission standards, equivalent to Euro IV, from next month, ahead...

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City drive to cut food waste

Metro | Environment
2009-10-9

A TRIAL project to cut the amount of food wasted in restaurants will spread to 50 restaurants across the city after a successful pilot run in Jing'an District, Shanghai's environmental authority announced today. ...

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Poisoned fish spoil visit to park pond

Metro | Environment
2009-9-21

HUNDREDS of dead fish floating in a pond revolted visitors to Quyang Park in Hongkou District over the weekend. In response to complaints, park officials explained that they had killed the fish using a drug "safe...

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Computers for charity face hurdles

Metro | Environment
2009-9-18

THE city's first waste computer recycling center designed to help underprivileged students is meeting competition from private collectors who pay cash for older machines. Since opening last November, the center...

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City breathes easier over summer

Metro | Environment
2009-9-15

THIS summer's air quality was the best in history, with every day in July and August registering good air quality, Oriental Morning Post reported today. And residents enjoyed top air quality on 32 days of the...

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Protecting the seas a challenge, experts say

Metro | Environment
2009-9-15

HUNDREDS of overseas and Chinese maritime experts, scholars and officials will discuss how to better protect the world's oceans at a global maritime forum that starts today in Shanghai. Participants said protecting...

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Smoking ban likely for pubs, karaoke bars

Metro | Environment
2009-9-11

SMOKING may be banned in pubs, Internet cafes and karaoke bars from January next year, according to a new draft law to control smoking in public areas. Shanghai's first law controlling smoking was designed to...

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City bans unsightly promotions

Metro | Environment
2009-9-10

OUTDOOR advertisements such as flags, banners, balloons and posters will be banned within the Outer Ring Road next year, the city government announced on its Website yesterday. Anyone displaying outdoor advertisements...

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Illegal flyers' days numbered

Metro | Environment
2009-9-10

THE city this year stepped up its campaign against those who post illegal flyers and the initiative has met resounding success. Offenders not only face fines, but will also have their mobile phones disconnected. ...