China launches new measures to tackle air pollution | Jennifer Duggan | Environment | g... - 1 views
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Danny OCallaghan on 18 Jun 13"China's cabinet has outlined measures aimed at improving the country's air pollution problems, which have plagued many of its larger cities over recent years. One of the main measures, announced in state media over the weekend, is a target to reduce emissions from heavily polluting industries by 30% by the end of 2017. In statement after a meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang, the State Council said there would be "tough measures for tough tasks""