Inspiring Story of Chinese Village's Fight Against Polluting Factory

"The Warriors of Qiugang: A Chinese Village Fights Back" is an excellent short film about the health and environmental degradation from the Jiucailuo Chemical Plant, which produces pesticides and dyes. The once serene village of Quigang suffered from toxic runoff with high cancer rates and inability to grow vegetables.

With the help of an environmental NGO (non-governmental organization) called Green Anhui, farmer Zhang Gongli takes the fight all the way to Beijing where President Hu Jintao and the national government has started to become more aware of environmental justice issues. But industry is still very powerful in China and many corrupt local officials turn a blind eye to abuses.

Will the villagers of Quigang succeed in shutting down the factory? Will their story motivate thousands of communities not only across China's industrial heartland, but as far away as West Virginia, where residents have to suffer from the toxic effects of coal ash?

To find out, watch the 39-minute film, which is nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary (Short Subject) category.

The Warriors of Qiugang: A Chinese Village Fights Back by : Yale Environment 360
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