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South Korea Issues Warning As Yellow Snow Falls
Seoul (AFP) Mar 14, 2006 South Koreans were advised Monday to stay home or wear masks outside as yellow sand mixed in snow fell across the western part of the Korean peninsula. The Korea Metrological Administration issued a rare health warning against a yellow snow storm in Seoul and nearby provinces. A yellow dust warning was issued in other regions. The Korean peninsula has been hit by yellow dust blowing in from northern China every spring but a yellow snow storm is rare.
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China Says Spring Thawing No Threat For Toxic River
Beijing (AFP) Mar 13, 2006China's top environmental official said Saturday the thawing of ice in the spring will not repollute the Songhua River, the scene of a severe toxic chemical spill last year. "The final conclusion is that this spring, the Songhua River will not have a second incident of pollution," Zhou Shengxian, director of the State Environmental Protection Administration, told reporters at a news conference. |
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