There is a need to formulate water environment standards(WESs) from the current water quality criteria(WQC) in China.To this end,we briefly summarize typical mechanisms applied in several countries with longer his...There is a need to formulate water environment standards(WESs) from the current water quality criteria(WQC) in China.To this end,we briefly summarize typical mechanisms applied in several countries with longer histories of developing WESs,and three limitations to formulating WESs in China were identified.After analyzing the feasibility factors including economic development,scientific support capability and environmental policies,we realized that China is still not ready for a complete change from its current nation-wide unified WES system to a local-standard-based system.Thus,we proposed a framework for transformation from WQC to WESs in China.The framework consists of three parts,including responsibilities,processes and policies.The responsibilities include research authorization,development of guidelines,and collection of information,at both national and local levels;the processes include four steps and an impact factor system to establish water quality standards;and the policies include seven specific proposals.展开更多
Distinct from the existing literature conforming to the Porter hypothesis which emphasizes the technological innovation mechanism,this paper examines the mechanism of technological transformation through which environ...Distinct from the existing literature conforming to the Porter hypothesis which emphasizes the technological innovation mechanism,this paper examines the mechanism of technological transformation through which environmental technical standards influence the manufacturing industry in reducing emissions and improving efficiency(i.e.green transition).Furthermore,drawing upon enterprise samples from the databases of Chinese Industrial Enterprises and Chinese Industrial Pollution Sources from Major Monitored Enterprises,it empirically validates the results of the theoretical analysis.Overall,our research reveals that environmental technical standards can propel manufacturing enterprises to reduce pollution and increase productivity by following an incremental path of technological transformation,thereby achieving a green transition.Moreover,environmental technical standards indirectly promote green technology innovation in the upstream equipment manufacturing enterprises.Heterogeneity analysis further shows that environmental technical standards have a stronger effect of green transition on those companies with higher pollution emission intensity,lower productivity,slower capital renewal and stronger financing capacity prior to implementing the environmental policies.展开更多
This essay mainly presents the mutual relations between circular economy and environmental standards,and the overview of the construction of environmental standard system in China,illustrates the achievements in the p...This essay mainly presents the mutual relations between circular economy and environmental standards,and the overview of the construction of environmental standard system in China,illustrates the achievements in the pilot work of circular economy and puts forward the thinking over how to perfect China's environmental standards from the perspective of circular economy.展开更多
This planning is stipulated to reinforce Decision by State Council onReinforrcing Environmental Protection with Views of Scientific Development, to give impetus to theenforcement and supervision along legal, standardi...This planning is stipulated to reinforce Decision by State Council onReinforrcing Environmental Protection with Views of Scientific Development, to give impetus to theenforcement and supervision along legal, standardized and scientific lines, to strengthenwell-structured laws and regulations for environmental protection, to improve the system oftechnical laws, regulations and standards for environmental protection, scientifically establishenvironmental standards and to dovetail environmental protection standards and targets. PresentSituation and Problems Concerning State Environmental Protection Standardization System PresentSituation of State Environmental Protection Standardization System China''s environmental protectionstandardization started side by side with environmental protection. The year 1973 witnessed China''sfirst environmental protection stand ard-Trial Standard of Industrial ''Three Wastes'' Discharge.After the development of over three decades, China''s environmental protection standard system,composed of national and local scales, has begun to take shape. National environmental protectionstandards range from environmental quality standard, pollutant discharge and control standards,standard sample, industrial standard for environmental protection, to other standards.展开更多
In this paper,the development process of the construction of soil environmental quality standards in China is reviewed,and the construction situation of soil environmental quality standards in typical developed countr...In this paper,the development process of the construction of soil environmental quality standards in China is reviewed,and the construction situation of soil environmental quality standards in typical developed countries is introduced.According to characteristics of soil environment and practice of soil environment management in China,the relevant suggestions are discussed,thereby further perfecting construction work of soil environmental quality standards in China.展开更多
Though bearing technical and legal attributes,environmental quality standards are neither rules nor regulatory documents.With the binding force coming from the legal norms where they are cited,environmental quality st...Though bearing technical and legal attributes,environmental quality standards are neither rules nor regulatory documents.With the binding force coming from the legal norms where they are cited,environmental quality standards are designed and implemented as a yardstick for measuring environmental quality.They also play a role in the functions of goal setting,merit appraisals,inspiration,supervision and accountability in conjunction with the legal norms and administrative plans where they are cited.Characteristically,environmental quality standards adopt sort management in concept,take holistic values and methodologies,establish phased goals and accept the resulting policy choices.These standards are not applicable to determine tort liability caused by environmental pollution from the perspective of legal norms but provide limited evidence for finding the same in the view of factual analysis by delivering scientific support to prove negative effects on the environment.Hence,environmental quality standards do contribute to finding torts,thus making the production of evidence less difficult.Also,they can be used to prove the relevance between torts and damage.展开更多
Implementing Outlines for the Chinese Environmental Labeling Program Byawarding certificates and labels to related manufacturers in accordance with certain environmentallabeling standards, environmental labeling, also...Implementing Outlines for the Chinese Environmental Labeling Program Byawarding certificates and labels to related manufacturers in accordance with certain environmentallabeling standards, environmental labeling, also called ''Green Label''or ''Eco-label'', certifies viagovernmental departments or public and private organizations that the whole process of producing,using, recalling and disposing of manufacturers'' products is in compliance with certainenvironmental requirements. Many countries are establishing and promoting environmental labelingplans. Environmental labeling, as an important promotion means for prevention and control ofpollution in a market-oriented manner, is being extended and developed constantly across the world.展开更多
1.Preface As the fast paced Chinese economy brings more and more direct and indirect affects into ourlives,environmental protection has become one ofthe most popular subjects of recent times.
基金supported by the National Water Pollution Control and Treatment Science and Technology Major Project(No.2015ZX07203-005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41571478)
文摘There is a need to formulate water environment standards(WESs) from the current water quality criteria(WQC) in China.To this end,we briefly summarize typical mechanisms applied in several countries with longer histories of developing WESs,and three limitations to formulating WESs in China were identified.After analyzing the feasibility factors including economic development,scientific support capability and environmental policies,we realized that China is still not ready for a complete change from its current nation-wide unified WES system to a local-standard-based system.Thus,we proposed a framework for transformation from WQC to WESs in China.The framework consists of three parts,including responsibilities,processes and policies.The responsibilities include research authorization,development of guidelines,and collection of information,at both national and local levels;the processes include four steps and an impact factor system to establish water quality standards;and the policies include seven specific proposals.
文摘Distinct from the existing literature conforming to the Porter hypothesis which emphasizes the technological innovation mechanism,this paper examines the mechanism of technological transformation through which environmental technical standards influence the manufacturing industry in reducing emissions and improving efficiency(i.e.green transition).Furthermore,drawing upon enterprise samples from the databases of Chinese Industrial Enterprises and Chinese Industrial Pollution Sources from Major Monitored Enterprises,it empirically validates the results of the theoretical analysis.Overall,our research reveals that environmental technical standards can propel manufacturing enterprises to reduce pollution and increase productivity by following an incremental path of technological transformation,thereby achieving a green transition.Moreover,environmental technical standards indirectly promote green technology innovation in the upstream equipment manufacturing enterprises.Heterogeneity analysis further shows that environmental technical standards have a stronger effect of green transition on those companies with higher pollution emission intensity,lower productivity,slower capital renewal and stronger financing capacity prior to implementing the environmental policies.
文摘This essay mainly presents the mutual relations between circular economy and environmental standards,and the overview of the construction of environmental standard system in China,illustrates the achievements in the pilot work of circular economy and puts forward the thinking over how to perfect China's environmental standards from the perspective of circular economy.
文摘This planning is stipulated to reinforce Decision by State Council onReinforrcing Environmental Protection with Views of Scientific Development, to give impetus to theenforcement and supervision along legal, standardized and scientific lines, to strengthenwell-structured laws and regulations for environmental protection, to improve the system oftechnical laws, regulations and standards for environmental protection, scientifically establishenvironmental standards and to dovetail environmental protection standards and targets. PresentSituation and Problems Concerning State Environmental Protection Standardization System PresentSituation of State Environmental Protection Standardization System China''s environmental protectionstandardization started side by side with environmental protection. The year 1973 witnessed China''sfirst environmental protection stand ard-Trial Standard of Industrial ''Three Wastes'' Discharge.After the development of over three decades, China''s environmental protection standard system,composed of national and local scales, has begun to take shape. National environmental protectionstandards range from environmental quality standard, pollutant discharge and control standards,standard sample, industrial standard for environmental protection, to other standards.
基金Supported by Preparation Project of Science Popularization Materials for Publicity and Education of Soil Environmental Protection,Ministry of Environmental Protection(H201606)
文摘In this paper,the development process of the construction of soil environmental quality standards in China is reviewed,and the construction situation of soil environmental quality standards in typical developed countries is introduced.According to characteristics of soil environment and practice of soil environment management in China,the relevant suggestions are discussed,thereby further perfecting construction work of soil environmental quality standards in China.
基金a stage result of “Study on Legal Issues of Hazardous Waste Multivariate Treatment under Market Economy”(15BFX181)of National Social Sciences Fund of China
文摘Though bearing technical and legal attributes,environmental quality standards are neither rules nor regulatory documents.With the binding force coming from the legal norms where they are cited,environmental quality standards are designed and implemented as a yardstick for measuring environmental quality.They also play a role in the functions of goal setting,merit appraisals,inspiration,supervision and accountability in conjunction with the legal norms and administrative plans where they are cited.Characteristically,environmental quality standards adopt sort management in concept,take holistic values and methodologies,establish phased goals and accept the resulting policy choices.These standards are not applicable to determine tort liability caused by environmental pollution from the perspective of legal norms but provide limited evidence for finding the same in the view of factual analysis by delivering scientific support to prove negative effects on the environment.Hence,environmental quality standards do contribute to finding torts,thus making the production of evidence less difficult.Also,they can be used to prove the relevance between torts and damage.
文摘Implementing Outlines for the Chinese Environmental Labeling Program Byawarding certificates and labels to related manufacturers in accordance with certain environmentallabeling standards, environmental labeling, also called ''Green Label''or ''Eco-label'', certifies viagovernmental departments or public and private organizations that the whole process of producing,using, recalling and disposing of manufacturers'' products is in compliance with certainenvironmental requirements. Many countries are establishing and promoting environmental labelingplans. Environmental labeling, as an important promotion means for prevention and control ofpollution in a market-oriented manner, is being extended and developed constantly across the world.
文摘1.Preface As the fast paced Chinese economy brings more and more direct and indirect affects into ourlives,environmental protection has become one ofthe most popular subjects of recent times.