Chinese man first to sue government over smog

[Still Waters]

A Chinese man in a smoggy northern city has become the first person in the country to sue the government for failing to curb air pollution, a state-run newspaper reported on Tuesday.

http://www.haaretz.c.../world/1.576259

[Marcus Aurelius]

Good for him. I doubt it will do much good in the end, but I'm pleased to see that people are starting to stand up to that oppressive government.

I was in Hong Kong last year; and the smog was bad even there. Despite being a very green city themselves, the smog and pollution just comes in on the wind, sometimes making the roads almost impassible it gets so thick. I was 'lucky' for the majority of the trip because I was there when Typhoon Utor hit and the rain and winds kept most of it out for the duration of my stay; but I have relatives who live there and I know it's bad. Something needs to be done!

[Ashotep]

Bet the court won't even accept his lawsuit and if they do hope he doesn't disappear.

[Brian Topp]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/10505309/Smog-makes-you-funnier-and-smarter-Chinese-media-claims.html

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

"We can put you somewhere where the pollution is the last of your worries if you like"

"Ummm, no thanks, on second thought I'll just invest in a mask or seven".

"Good man. Here, the government sells masks. Buy some"