Over 500 villagers protest China factory pollution

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Hundreds of villagers in eastern China have been demonstrating against pollution they say is caused by a solar panel factory. Some protesters have stormed the compound and overturned vehicles.

The government of Haining city said Sunday that more than 500 villagers in the city in Zhejiang province gathered in front of the Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co. Ltd. on Thursday demanding an explanation for the alleged pollution.

It says some protesters charged into the factory compound, overturned eight company vehicles and destroyed its offices. It says on Friday, protesters damaged four police vehicles.

The government says it has asked the factory to suspend production. It says that local leaders will soon meet with village representatives.

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[Systematic Chaos]

1. "...Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co. Ltd...."

Look at that solar go!

Saving the Chinese one cancer village at a time.

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2. The environmental gotchas for renewables will be on the manufacturing side.

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3. Especially as we never seem to learn. I am assuming we have

enough knowledge to set these factories up in a green way but just don't because we are stuck in the 20th Century.