Two young men in China, one an American Fullbright scholar and the other a Chinese national, have begun a fascinating video blog called China’s Green Beat, covering environmentalism in China. Their documentary-like YouTube videos cover topics such as solar hot-water heaters, wind power, and transportation. I’d highly suggest watching at least one of these videos, which clock in around ten minutes.
In related news, National Geographic has never failed to provide its reading public with breathtaking photography of the world, from the massive to the microscopic. This month’s issue focuses on China and, alongside the photography stands a wonderful set of essays, including a piece by Amy Tan on the rural life of the Dong people, an examination of the pressures felt by the Chinese middle class, and an investigation into the polluting of the Yellow River. Fascinating stuff which I would recommend checking out (especially for students going into BGGE!).
