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Chinese prosecutors step up support for marine conservation

Chinese prosecutors have stepped up their public interest litigation against offenders polluting the oceanic environment in an effort to strengthen marine conservation

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Answer Bank: When should you be washing your hands?

The simple act of washing your hands has been increasingly important during the COVID-19 outbreak. It's one of the most effective and protective measures to prevent getting infected.Click here to

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China plans to speed up resumption of 114 ecological projects

A recent plan requires local governments to actively resume 114 major ecological projects to minimize the disruption caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, an offic

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UN to launch waste treatment project in Iran: envoy

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will launch a hospital waste treatment project in Iran, Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-bas

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China continues to optimize medical waste disposal

China has been improving its medical waste and sewage disposal capacity for better control of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environme

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Answer Bank: How to dispose masks to avoid secondary contamination

Masks can help stop the spread of coronavirus not just from those infected, but also by preventing the wearer from contracting the virus from other carriers during the COVID-19 outbreak. With more

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Japan's Abe may cancel planned trip to Moscow amid COVID-19 pandemic

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may possibly cancel a planned trip in May to Moscow amid concerns over the global COVID-19 pandemic, government sources said on Thur

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Philter Labs nets additional funding in quest to build a better portable smoking filter

Philter Labs aims to reduce the stigma associated with vaping tobacco and cannabis. The company’s product is simple enough: it’s a portable filter that, to my surprise, eliminates nearly a

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France launches marketplace to manage essential products against COVID-19

French startup Mirakl usually works with e-commerce websites in order to help them build out a marketplace with third-party sellers. This time, the company has developed a marketplace called StopCOVID

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Answer Bank: Can pets carry coronavirus on their fur?

Panic struck locals when a dog in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region tested "weakly" positive for SAR-CoV-2 during quarantine and then died three days after returning home. Later on,

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China issues guideline for greener production, consumption

Chinese authorities have unveiled a guideline to accelerate the establishment of laws, regulations and policies regarding green production and consumption. Efforts wil

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China's catering businesses to promote healthier table manners

China's catering businesses have been asked to provide serving spoons and chopsticks for diners in an effort to promote healthier table manners among the public. A pro

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China disposes of 159,000 tonnes of medical waste amid epidemic

China has disposed of 159,000 tonnes of medical waste since late January amid the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the Ministry of E

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Bats: the ultimate weapon to speed forest regeneration

Bats have been frequently associated with diseases. In the last 50 years, outbreaks of viruses around the globe have been frequently traced back to them. Many scientists also blame bats for the recen

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Medical waste disposal steady but high in China

The fight against coronavirus goes well beyond hospitals and treatment centers. Proper disposal of medical waste is paramount to stop the spread of germs and infections. But experts say those trea

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China disposes of 123,000 tonnes of medical waste amid anti-epidemic fight

China has disposed of 123,000 tonnes of medical waste since late January amid the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), said the Ministry of Ecology a

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Police drone helps capture suspects dumping waste in E China sea

Using a drone to obtain the evidence, police in the east China city of Xiamen have intercepted a group of suspects who illegally dumped waste into the sea near a natio