If you're like some of us here at Shanghaiist, you might find yourself joking that global warming should accelerate rather than cease - didn't you feel that frigid air on your skin this morning this twenty second day of April? In any case, everyone knows that global warming can actually cause temperatures to become cooler in the short term and because today happens to be Earth Day, we thought we'd call attention to China's efforts to preserve our one-and-only home. more ›

Perhaps it is the intensely rainy weather, perhaps it's the massive Icelandic ash cloud covering Europe -- but yes, we realize that the Earth is big and powerful and incredible. However, the construction dust in the air and plastic bags on the streets remind us that there is still work to be done. To remember, celebrate, or just be in awe of the earth, here are some events for you: more ›

As is the way for big acts in China, it seems like they're cancelled as soon as they're announced. Bob Dylan is no longer heading to China, according to Smart Shanghai. Supposedly, this time around, the fault lies with haggling between Mainland and Taiwanese promoters, who all wanted a bigger piece of the folk musician hero. Alas. However, those of you who want to watch grizzled old guys play the guitar are in luck - a reader pointed out to us that Jimmy Page is still planning to headline an Earth Day concert in April. Only, it'll be in Beijing. (Thanks David!) more ›

Say what you will about celebs talking politics, but perhaps, this is Jackie Chan at his best - wearing his Greennovate Green T-shirt and looking sweet as a little kitten. And come on, who didn't enjoy the bathtub scene in Shanghai Noon with Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan drinking baiju and wearing nothing but bubbles? That almost makes it okay that he thinks Chinese people need to be controlled... right? more ›

Having recently trumped the US as the world's number one carbon emitter, China has a long way to go to be considered an environmental role model. But today, on Earth Day, we have high hopes for clear skies ahead. Cough, cough. more ›