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Focuses on how China addresses its environmental concerns. Instances citing the environmental exploitation; Discussion on the Air Quality Report of Beijing; Result of the Nature's Friend's annual `Chinese People's Environment Consciousness Survey'.

The article focuses on the Chinese government's recovery plan for the eco-environment in Hebei Province's Baiyangdian Lake in 2006. The lake is the largest wetland ecosystem in North China. It has an annual evaporation and seepage volume of 300 million cubic meters and its role is significant in supplying groundwater to the neighboring areas. The lake also acts as a local humidifier and sustains the eco-environment of Beijing, Tianjin and the whole northern region.

The article asserts that unless strong measures are taken, the earth's natural resources will be exhausted. The disproportionate volume of energy consumed by China places its ecology at risk as the country continues its economic growth. The central government has introduced a recyclable economy program that offers a solution to excessive energy use. The government has made substantial investments in new resources and is changing its approach to enterprise production.