BEIJING TODAY
A brand new day
In the past year, the Earth has experienced bloodshed, drought, earthquakes, tsunamis and a volcanic eruption. Closer to home, poor air quality, worsening trafc, housing prices and food safety remain serious issues without clear solutions. Whether or not 2012 ends in a doomsday scenario, the year is here, and each new day offers a chance to turn pain into joy.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY January 27 2012-February 2 2012 NO. 555 CN11-0120 HTTP://WWW.BEIJINGTODAY.COM.CN CHIEF EDITOR: JIAN RONG NEWS EDITOR: YU SHANSHAN DESIGNER:YANG GEN
Fashion for Earth lovers
Pages 10-11
Tips for raising your home garden Page 4
Teaching China to rethink trash Page 6
Abandoning wealth to save nature Page 12
Activists organize for animal rights Page 13
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