China admits ecological sins played role in flood disaster.

Authors :: Eckholm, Erik
Source :: New York Times. 08/26/98, Vol. 147 Issue 51261, pA1. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Discusses China's acknowledgment of the role its official policies and neglect have played in summer 1998 flooding in southern and northeastern China. Effect of clear-cutting timber and draining of wetlands; Announcement of policy changes; Lack of public discussion about the impact of the planned Three Rivers Dam; Details.