The precedent-setting legislation establishes a comprehensive liability scheme for soil contamination, increasing fines for pollution violations while creating tax benefits for remediating contaminated properties. By Paul Davies, Andrew Westgate, and Kimberly Leefatt The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s highest legislative body, passed the nation’s first law dedicated to soil protection and pollution … Continue Reading
New policy supports China’s effort against soil pollution by targeting land used for agriculture and development. By Paul A. Davies and R. Andrew Westgate The Chinese government has announced that land used for agriculture and development in China will be subject to a new contamination and control standard, effective August 2018. The standard will set … Continue Reading
By Paul Davies and Andrew Westgate On 28 May, the State Council, China’s highest administrative body, released the Action Plan on Prevention and Control of Soil Pollution (currently available only in Chinese) to address one of the nation’s most difficult and pressing environmental issues. This ambitious plan, developed in the wake of increasing consciousness of soil … Continue Reading
