Monday, August 17, 2009

China villagers storm lead plant that poisoned more than 600 children...

Hundreds of Chinese villagers have broken into a factory that poisoned more than 600 children, reports say.

Villagers tore down fencing and smashed coal trucks at the lead smelting factory in Shaanxi Province. 

Local authorities have admitted that the plant is responsible for poisoning the children. More than 150 were in hospital. 

Air, soil and water pollution is common in China, which has seen rapid economic growth over the past few decades. More...

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