River pollution, ship fuel and school toilets among issues addressed

Several ministry-level departments, including those responsible for transport, ecology and environment, and development and reform, have recently responded to issues of public concern.

Sewage outlet inspections on Yangtze, tributaries

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will complete inspections of all sewage outlets on the Yangtze River and rivers and streams that flow into it before the end of this year, ministry spokesman Liu Youbin said on Oct 29.