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Erica Schlaikjer
Research: ancient aquifers and modern infrastructure in Lijiang
My friend and Northwestern University classmate Liz Voeller is doing some really interesting research in Lijiang (southwestern China) to examine the impact of tourism on the Naxi people’s ancient water supply system, and how this relates to China’s development as a whole. It’s a fascinating look at the balance between culture and technology and its [...]
Responsible Roundup: More anti-pollution measures, enviro NGOs, melting glaciers, China’s new rich and a booby-trap Olympics
Beijing’s still crackin’ the anti-pollution whip.
Found via China Bystander: If Beijing is still unacceptably hazy and humid 48 hours before the Olympics, more cars will be taken off the roads and factories in the capital will shut down. See my previous about this here. And if you want a more interactive experience, check out Asia [...]
“Develop first, clean up later”: Olympic smog a real kick in the face mask
I don’t live in Beijing. I don’t even live in China. So I’m not able to observe first hand the Olympian efforts made by the Chinese government lately to clamp down on air pollution. But from everything I’ve read so far, these efforts are futile.
And I know this isn’t a new story, either. China has [...]
Responsible Roundup: Urbanization, air control, water supply, clean energy, green biz and laugh-out-loud climate crisis
Every Friday, ResponsibleChina highlights major news about the environment, CSR and social entrepreneurship in China. For tips or suggestions, please send an email to erica [at] responsiblechina.com.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEK…
CHINA IS CROWDED.
Did you know a billion people will live in China’s cities within one generation? The McKinsey Quarterly published an article about [...]
Welcome, Responsible Blogger: Carla Fernandez
Sooooo, we added another one to the team!
Please welcome our newest contributor, Carla Fernandez, recently returned to New York City from Shanghai, where she was working as an intern with my sister Amena Schlaikjer at ?What If! Innovation Co. in Shanghai.
Stay tuned for her first post about social entrepreneurs, coming soon. Read more about her [...]
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