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.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Environment

China’s Ecological Footprint Unsustainable, Says WWF
Global Times, December 13, 2012
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/749899.shtml

Related:
China Needs Innovative Solutions to Reduce Footprint - 2012 China Ecological Footprint Report
World Wildlife Fund, December 12, 2012
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?207011/China-needs-innovative-solutions-to-reduce-footprint---2012-China-Ecological-Footprint-Report

Malaysia Seizes 1,500 Elephant Tusks Headed for China
The Guardian, December 12, 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/dec/12/malaysia-seizes-elephant-tusks