| Yangtze water level hits 142-year low following dry spell
The waters of the Yangtze river have fallen to their lowest levels since 1866, disrupting drinking supplies, stranding ships and posing a threat to some of the world's most endangered species. Asia's longest river is losing volume as a result of a prolonged dry spell, Chinese state media warned on Wednesday, predicting hefty economic losses and a possible plague of rats on nearby farmland. News of the drought -- which is likely to worsen pollution in the river -- comes amid dire reports about the impact of rapid economic growth on China's environment. The government also revealed yesterday that the country's most prosperous province, Guangdong, has just had its worst year of smog since the Communist party took power in 1949, while 56,000 square miles of coastline waters failed to meet environmental standards.
Archives for: January 2008
Dierks and others say the will of voters who repealed the law hasn't been honored. Should his bill pass, the Legislature would be formally stating that voters wanted the school districts back when they voted to repeal the merger law. Should lawmakers pass a bill to re-establish Class One schools? .
Buy American
We read that the government might be sending us checks, possibly amounting to $800, and wants us to spend it immediately, it is hoped on American-made products. I hope it encloses a list of American-made products and where they can be purchased.
—Lou Bourjaily
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