Green risks not as high as thought, report finds

Public perceptions of increased risks and a lack of trust in government promises are behind many mass disturbances caused by environmental concerns, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Some environmental projects that have triggered heavy protests are not as dangerous as perceived by the public, with some having a very low risk, the report by non-governmental organization Friends of Nature said.

The annual report on China's environmental development for 2014 released by the environmental protection organization and Social Sciences Academic Press illustrates severe challenges.