CRI听力:China to Launch Carbon Market Trading Scheme

CHINA DAILY

Gov't Bans Private Adoptions of Abandoned Infants

A new government announcement in China is banning individuals and groups from secretly adopting abandoned infants.

The message comes after cases of children being abandoned or unsupervised in China, prompting questions over young Chinese people's sense of guardianship as well as calls to better protect minors.

Local residential committees and police organizations must immediately be told if abandoned infants are found.

It adds police departments should make efforts to find the biological parents or other guardians of an abandoned infant.

-They have to prove they searched and transfer the child to a government-sanctioned nursing home for temporary care, though what happens after isn't stated.

GLOBAL TIMES

China to Launch Carbon Market Trading Scheme

China is set to launch its first carbon trading scheme in the southern city of Shenzhen.

It's one of seven pilot cities for emissions trading before a national rollout.

This is a widely used method to put a price on carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning fossil fuels.

Shenzhen, already the most energy efficient city in Guangdong Province, has set an aggressive target of slashing emissions by one fifth by the end of 2015.

Investors claim developing the eco-friendly industry will churn out more business opportunities.

Last year China was the world's biggest emitter of CO2, but its emission growth is now slowing.

China is making efforts to adopt renewable energy sources and improve efficiency.


ABC NEWS

Samoan Airline Introduces 'XL Class' for 130kg+ Passengers

Samoa Air, the world's first airline to charge people according to their weight, is set to introduce an 'XL class' to cater for people who weigh more than 130 kilograms.

The row has been extended by 12 - 14 inches (30 - 35 centimeters) and the changes will be rolled out across the fleet by the end of the week.

Earlier this year Samoa Air introduced a "pay by weight" booking system requiring passengers to type in their weight on the airline's online reservation system, where their fare is calculated.

The rate includes a customer's body weight and baggage.

Rates range from 1-US dollar per kilogram to a little over 4-dollars.

DAILY MAIL

Children Still Being Targeted By Junk Food Adverts As Companies Find A Way To Sidestep The Rules

A new report has claimed Junk food manufacturers are still bypassing rules on advertising unhealthy products to children and fueling the UK's obesity epidemic.

Although there are tough rules protecting youngsters during children's TV programs, there are no restrictions on shows such as TV's Britain's Got Talent and the X Factor.

Research shows that those programs are widely enjoyed by young viewers.

The World Health Organization is calling for further regulations to be put in place across Europe to stop children being targeted by marketing promoting foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt.