From the Chinese Press

Educate people about nuclear power

The Jiangmen local government in Guangdong province cancelled the nuclear energy project on July 13 after extending the deadline to solicit public opinion on the project, reflecting the importance authorities attach to people's views on environmental issues, says an article in People's Daily. Excerpts:

That the environment has to be protected has become a national consensus. But the challenge is to strike the right balance between economic development and environmental protection. And the authorities also have to consider the potential pollution threat posed by certain projects and people's environmental sensitivity before deciding to go ahead with a project.