China is facing its worst drought in 50 years

Severe drought in northern and central China

Severe drought in northern and central China (Photo:xinhua.net)

North China has experienced since November, its most severe drought in its history. Evidenced by the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters that has increased the alert level to a maximum level (from Grade 2 to Grade 1 Emergency Response to drought), 2 days ago.

Ma Jun, an angry environmentalist in the “world factory”

“To know the color of fashion in the West, just take a look at the color of Chinese rivers.”
Ma Jun, 40, reports with a cynical expression this joke circulating among environmentalists in his country.

Water Poverty Index (for the Blog Action Day)

Is poverty in a country influenced by its water resources? Do scarce water resources condemn necessarily that country? Many disclaim that a water crisis is emerging. A global crisis. But it is at local level, often the region of a country, this issue must be considered.