Environment

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  Environment

  2023-07-20

  After 10 years of CPEC, Chinese coal plants plunge Pakistan into health crisis

  China is giving Pakistanis respiratory ailments as well as debts they likely can never repay.

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  Environment

  2023-04-25

  China greenlights new coal-fired power plants despite commitment to reduce emissions

  Increased greenhouse gas emissions from the coal plants will accelerate climate change, resulting in more frequent extreme weather such as heat waves, drought and floods.

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  Environment

  2023-04-18

  Study finds that Chinese coal power project poisoned drinking water in Thar

  An environmental group found that water in Thar has elevated levels of toxic metals, including selenium, arsenic, mercury, chromium, and lead, due to Belt and Road Initiative projects.

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  Environment

  2023-03-29

  New coal-powered plant in Gwadar rekindles debate about China, environment

  Record-high coal prices make burning coal not just environmentally destructive but unaffordable too.

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  Environment

  2023-02-03

  Chinese mining project in Afghanistan alarms Central Asian observers

  China's plans to extract oil and associated gas in Afghanistan endanger the environmental safety and political security of Central Asia, analysts warn.

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  Environment

  2022-11-01

  Heat, then floods ruin Pakistani farmers' livelihoods

  The rise of extreme weather events linked to climate change has deepened insecurity throughout the country and put greater focus on the biggest greenhouse emitters.

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  Environment

  2022-09-27

  US urges Pakistan to seek China debt relief after floods

  Faced with an estimated $30 billion cost to rebuild and repair following the floods, heavily indebted Pakistan is at the mercy of China.

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  Environment

  2022-09-26

  Massive floods put spotlight on China's coal power plants

  Climate change is a key topic of debate in Pakistan following the floods that devastated large parts of the country. Many are pointing fingers at the main greenhouse gas emitter: China's coal plants.

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  Environment

  2022-09-09

  UN chief in Pakistan to boost international support for flood aid

  Aid is already arriving -- a US Air Force C-17 landed in Pakistan Thursday, bringing desperately needed tents and tarpaulins for temporary shelter.

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  Environment

  2022-09-06

  US government steps up aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan

  The US military and USAID are assessing ways to further support Pakistan's flood relief efforts, while the United Nations warned that both Pakistan's and Afghanistan's food supply are at risk.