China: Where Poisoning People Is Almost Free

China is facing a wave of pollution scandals.

In addition to its cheap labor costs, China has another comparative advantage as the world's factory: Companies often pay almost nothing to pollute China's air, water and soil and to poison its people. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Aug. 12, 2009

The societal effects of pollution and lack of control of poisons is shown partly to be a function of societal policies and costs. An interesting perspective.

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by Tanya J. Maurer - Aug. 11, 2009

two environmental advocates aren’t just counting on the Chinese government to stop pollution. They are taking a different approach, trying to publicly shame Western ... More »

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