Revised law enhances oversight of polluters

More public participation and increased liability placed on polluters are the highlights of the revised Environmental Protection Law, adopted by the country's top legislature on Thursday.

In its first change in 25 years, the law now has 70 articles, compared with its original 47, and was approved by the National People's Congress Standing Committee after four draft versions in almost two years.

The article that attracts the most attention entitles eligible social organizations to take legal action against polluters.