China Finally Thinks About Pollution

A previous post mentioned China's top plastics producer shutting down because of environmental concerns. This is part of China's attempt to catalogue its polluters. The China Pollution Source Census attempts to determine where pollution is coming from and how much is being created. In exchange for accurate data, the government offers immunity from fines and prosecution. Companies reporting false data will be prosecuted. This is an important development in China's nascent environmental mindset.