The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Environment

57% China's Urban Underground Water Polluted
Xinhua News Agency, May 29, 2012
http://china.org.cn/environment/2012-05/29/content_25505409.htm

Related:
饮用水源不达标将被区域限批 环保部打响饮用水源地“保卫战” (Environmental Protection Ministry Starts "Battle" to Protect Potable Water Source)
Economic Information Daily, May 28, 2012
http://jjckb.xinhuanet.com/2012-05/28/content_377836.htm