Chinese Have Dim Summary of Environment

Environmental protection now tops the list of public worries among China’s city-dwellers, according to a survey by China Social Survey Centre. About 66 percent of 785 urban residents questioned expressed concern about air and water pollution and soil erosion.

Environmental protection now tops the list of public worries among China’s city-dwellers, according to a survey by China Social Survey Centre. About 66 percent of 785 urban residents questioned expressed concern about air and water pollution and soil erosion.

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