China wrestles with cost of cleaner environment

Facing public outrage over smog-choked cities and filthy rivers, China’s leaders are promising to clean up the country’s neglected environment – a pledge that sets up a clash with political pressures to keep economic growth strong.

An array of possible initiatives discussed by officials and state media ahead of this week’s meeting of China’s legislature include tightening water standards and taxing carbon emissions. Reported by S.China Morning Post 7 hours ago.