China jumps Olympics air hurdle

Lingering pollution worries China
China mulls fresh steps to tackle pollution, which remains a problem in Beijing as the Olympic Games approach.

Beijing 'failing pollution test'
With just one month to go until the Olympics, Beijing's air still falls short of international standards, BBC tests suggest.

Beijing petrol stations to close
China is shutting dozens of polluting petrol stations in Beijing six months ahead of the Olympics.

China tells rich states to change
China says developed countries must fix their "unsustainable lifestyles", at a major climate conference in Beijing.

Fishing fears over beaver return
Ministers face demands to halt new trial introductions of the European beaver in Scotland.