China cracks down on water polluters with new law
BEIJING (Reuters) - China heightened pressure on polluters on Thursday, passing legislation that allows for stiff fines against heads of companies that foul its scarce water resources.
The Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law which was passed ahead of the annual full session of China’s parliament, or National People’s Congress, which opens next week, will take effect on June 1, the official Xinhua news agency reported.