China seeks help from NGOs to boost environmental protection push

Jessica Shankleman
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ClientEarth to advise Chinese Supreme Court on new environmental tribunal as country seeks to bolster ties with green groups

China's Supreme People's Court is seeking the advice of western NGOs as it begins work on a new environmental tribunal that aims to tackle the country's toxic smog levels and other environmental challenges....

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