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| The death toll from Cyclone Nargis has risen sharply to 77,738 in Myanmar, the state television reported in a night broadcast on May 16, a fortnight after the disaster hit the country. |
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| Blue-green algae has appeared in Chaohu Lake, China's fifth largest body of fresh water and the drinking water source for about 320,000 people. The lake has been severely polluted recently. |
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| Outbreaks of blue-green algae, which sparked last year's water pollution crisis in Wuxi in Jiangsu province, may hit the Taihu Lake again this summer, say some scientists and top environmental officials. |
| Taihu lake | Government response | To draw lessons |
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| China reported drops of energy consumption and pollutant emission in 2007, a positive move toward its five-year environmental goal, Premier Wen said in his government work report to the 11th NPC. |
| Full coverage | Environment & Energy | Green proposals |
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| The State Oceanic Administration has issued a report saying China's offshore sea area suffering from serious pollution now exceeds 160,000 sq km, almost doubling in size over the past decade. |
| Marine sector | Danger to big cities | Climate change |
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| The Emergency Management Office of the State Council issued a circular on Jan. 21, calling for local governments to be alert on low-temperature and heavy snowfalls across the country. |
| Heavy snowfalls | Weather warriors | Weather forecast |
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