China is leveraging its influence to cow criticism of its avaricious projects in one of the world’s most fragile regions.
In Wenchuan, geological risks continue
Three years after the devastating 2008 Sichuan earthquake, geologist Yang Yong investigates the proliferation of hastily approved mining and industry projects putting the area at risk of further geological disasters.
Heavy-metals a curse on mine riches
(February 23, 2011) Chinese official media reports that deadly chemicals from mining operations are poisoning the watershed.


