Industry

'PX—out of Dalian now!'

Biofuel has been acclaimed as the best way out for the world’s struggle for energy resources. It has also been pointed out as a ‘green' alternative which can reduce carbon emissions. An analysis made by the NGO Reporter Brasil [pt], last May, of the Brazilian ethanol chain of production reveals however that biofuels can have a high socio-environmental cost:

A project to build an open-pit iron ore mine in Centro Chato - a village of 3,144 inhabitants according to the 2000 census [es] - in central Uruguay has divided Uruguayans. While some see it as an opportunity for employment and economic growth, others are concerned about the environmental consequences and question whether the country will actually benefit from the mine’s profits.

By Mong Palatino

By Oiwan Lam

An unintended consequence of the battle between Tencent and Qihoo 360 has been increased awareness among Chinese internet users regarding averse effects of Tencent's industry monopoly and the significance of protection of user privacy and rights.