Shanghai smog: Life in a polluted city
Kai Ryssdal May 20, 2013
Marketplace's Rob Schmitz tells Kai what it's really like to live in smoggy, hazy Shanghai, masks and all.
Chinese protesters oppose petrochemical plant in Kunming
Rob Schmitz May 16, 2013
In the latest series of 'not in my backyard' or NIMBY protests in China, hundreds took to the streets in Kunming to oppose a petrochemical plant.
Pollution boosts clean air industry in China
Rob Schmitz Feb 8, 2013
Severe air pollution in Eastern China this year has spurred an economic boom for companies making filtration machines, masks, and even clean air 'domes'.
In China, thousands protest against pollution
Rob Schmitz Jul 30, 2012
Weekend protests about waste from a paper mill near Shanghai are the latest sign of rising public anger over environmental pollution.
In China, concerns grow over environmental costs of Apple products
Rob Schmitz Mar 16, 2012
Apple remains tight-lipped as its Chinese suppliers reportedly pollute and break environmental laws. Activists hope that putting pressure on the big brand will impact other Chinese polluters.
Apple stays quiet on environmental concerns in China
Rob Schmitz Mar 16, 2012
Apple has remained relatively quiet on accusations of unsafe working conditions and environmental concerns in China. But they have hired an outside company to look into the problems.
