Air Pollution Benefution

One of China’s main goals is to achieve and maintain a harmonious socialist society by 2020. This is an ambition not easily obtained. Public outrage and lessening opinions of the government are growing in China reflected by the increasing number of public disturbances and riots. The police and military are quick to respond highlighting China’s poor human rights record. Pollution too is a major problem in China with 16 out of the world’s 20 most polluted cities being China. Over 700,000 deaths are attributed annually to pollution. Although China is moving towards better environmental sustainability, two thirds of its energy comes from coal sources currently and every dollar of GDP uses three times more energy than the global average.

China, one of the worlds largest industrial powers, is now facing a difficult situation. China’s industries rely largely on coal power which emits harmful gases, causing intense air pollution. The Chinese government, in fear that the country would fall in a recession, has not done much to stop these industries, so China has become the second largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. The types of pollution created by this include air pollution and water pollution, both of which are harmful to people and wildlife. China’s problem has become the world’s problem. Nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides disgorged by coal-fired power plants fall as acid rain on Seoul and Tokyo, and much of the particulate pollution in Los

In recent years, China has been experiencing unprecedented economic growth. Chinese prosperity has had negative side-effects, including extreme environmental pollution (Wong, 2014). What researchers call “ambient particulate matter pollution” was the fourth-leading risk factor for deaths in China, contributing to 1.2 million deaths in 2010. Construction, industrial waste and greenhouse gasses are the major contributors to an epidemic that is creating a public outcry for government intervention. The Chinese government and other stakeholders have asserted that air pollution is decreasing and that the main culprits are not large industrial corporations. They point to strict regulations that they claim have been rigidly enforced. However, many foreign governments, environmental groups and activists around the world dispute this assertion. A growing number of Chinese also believe their government is not doing enough to curb environmental pollution. In 2012, the government announced a “war on pollution.” However, the slow reaction to a decades old crisis is a reflection of the power struggle within a government torn between those who believe in economic growth at all costs, and those who believe that these costs are becoming too high. At the heart of the controversy is a complex question: Is the Chinese government properly regulating industry to reduce and control pollution, or are

As a growing concern around the globe, pollution has become quite a problem. Albert and Xu (2016) advocate the view that throughout China’s economic rise, its GDP grew on average 10 percent each year for more than a decade. But China has soared at the expense of its environment and public health of its citizens. Albert and Xu (2016) further noted that China is currently the world’s largest source of carbon emissions as it was responsible for 27% of global commissions in 2014. China accounts for approximately half of global consumption of coal as the world’s largest coal producer. Coal has become a huge part of China’s energy source as it accounts for two-thirds and is largely to blame for the degradation of the air quality, especially in major cities. Albert and Xu (2016) points out the doubts of Chinese government commitment to reduce the usage of coal when in 2015, there has been an increase of 55% China’s coal power plant capacity, and the approval of 155 new coal-fired plants. China also admitted that they have been underreported its annual consumption since 2000 which tells us a lot of their terrible quality of air pollution (Albert & Xu, 2016).

Abstract: Economic development is very critical for better future of any country and its residence but for one to gain something thing they must lose something. This has been the case with china’s economy and the environment. China’s growing manufacturing sector and increase in consumption has taken the country’s economy to new heights. Today china is one of the largest economic powerhouse in world, but at what cost. China’s manufacturing sector is the largest in the world. It creates massive air pollution and waste. My paper will illustrate numerous dominant sources of economic growth in china and its colossal impact on the environment in china. In addition, my paper will discuss policies made for betterment of the environment.

To survive, the human body is constantly taking in oxygen. But the oxygen inhaled today is some of the filthiest, most polluted air ever, and it is only getting worse with society’s negligence. What is the price of clean, unpolluted fresh air? The average cost of an air purifier ranges from $80 for the cheaper, albeit less effective, models to $400 for higher quality air purification. Not to mention the added repair and maintenance costs of anywhere between $20 to $200 for cleaning, replacement filters, et cetera. To clarify, the cost of breathing easy can add up very quickly, but the cost is not just financially—it is physically too.

As pollution levels increase and more of the world is modernized, the topic of global warming has become unavoidable. However, as bad as politicians and scientists make it out to be, pollution also has its benefits. Such information can be found online in "Ted Talks" such as, "A Critical Look at Geoengineering Against Climate Change" presented by an environmental scientist that studies climate and challenges everyday beliefs, David Keith. Also in articles like, “The Filth They Breathe in China” on Articles of the Week, is written by a political author, Micheal Austin, articulating how China’s population and environment are affected by pollution. Without a doubt, pollution boosts economy, science, and the pharmaceutical industry.

At the producer level, the possible solutions and/or strategies to mitigate air pollution are vast, however, the problem is getting corporations to agree to these in the first place. When it comes to an issue such as air pollution, producers often do not truly try to make a change, as they see economic gain as the top priority. This, however, is mostly referring to the industrial producers who produce the most air pollution by far; in Canada, they are responsible for around 51% of air pollutants produced (Government of Canada, n.d.). That being said, there are other types of producers, such as people in the agricultural industry, who in Canada produce 10% of air pollutants, that are putting forth a better effort, sustainable agriculture, but not enough to make much of a change (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2016). In the rest of the section following will be an overview of some of these potential solutions and/or strategies, such as sustainable agriculture, that reduce air pollution emissions in Canada. These strategies will come from various sources including scholarly articles, organizations, and the government.

When you walk into a store and pick up a few manufactured items, odds are— they were produced in china. That being said, it is safe to say that china is a global leader in manufacturing and international exports. But what does this mean for china and its residents? In recent years, its population has seen that it means increased pollution as well as health risks. As China has become more globalized, it’s major cities have shot up, and pollution has gone through the roof. Resulting from the industrial revolution, China and its cities have both grown and been destroyed.

A new study is bringing a lot of attention to particulate matter this week—microscopic, toxic particles that float in the air and collectively comprise what people typically call smog. The study alleges that particulate matter actually infiltrates the developing brains of children and subtly causes inflammation, which damages pathways that are credited with facilitating decision-making and the processing of emotions. The study asserts that teenage delinquency may be attributable to this phenomenon.

The health and economic impact of air pollution is astounding and experts in the field had predicted that the worse is yet to come in the long run if the necessary steps are not taken to mitigate the issue. The entanglement of the U.S economy and the pollution it generates makes it inextricably difficult to eliminate one part of the issue without compromising the integrity of the other. The use of energy is linked with the growth of the economy and it is nearly impossible to create energy without generating pollution. In a 2013 report on Co2 emission by Maria Gallucci and Paul Horn, the

Most of the people consider that after imposition of carbon tax, there is no affect on the world-wide pollution, but in china both factors are involved is that the Chinese consumer want the goods that producer produce for them or they want the clean air environment after sacrificing the product, in this situation the behavior of consumer is based on the budget that either their budget allows them to scarifies those product with comparison of clean air. So, the Chinese people are indifference in this situation where they want one product with no clean air or clean air with any products. Also by the relocation of industries to china, they also affect the income of the Chinese people so there preferences belong to those two products. Chinese

ronment? Air pollution affects our environment because it causes health problems, negatively affects the economy, and causes drastic weather changes. Air pollution is one of the world 's biggest killers. It is made up of gases that are released into the air in large quantities. These gases are capable of harming humans, animals, plants, and our climate.

The ecosystem provides its own bio-indicator called a lichen. Lichens consist of two organisms, a fungi and a cyanobacteria (algae) which grow symbiotically. Lichens while they grow symbiotically their relationship of interaction can be described as mutualism. Three basic types of lichens include foliose, crustose, and fruticose. Lichens are durable and can grow in harsh environments where there is little or no soil. Lichens can tolerate severe temperatures both hot and cold. Despite their durability lichen are not impervious, many are sensitive to air pollution because they are dependent on moisture from rain for growth. Smog is a common air pollution which is the result of the burning fuels like coal and gasoline which releases sulfur

Environmental pollution is the key concern for the humanity. It does not have any borders each member of our planet is affected by its devastating effects. Air pollution is the main factor contributing to general environmental problems. It is the emission of particulates, harmful materials, and biological molecules into the Earth’s atmosphere and is caused by both human and natural factors. Nevertheless, the effects of air pollution are shocking. It causes numerous diseases in human organisms, animals, natural crops, ruins the balance of the environmental system, and even causes deaths. Air pollution is the largest environmental pollution risk factor. According to the research of World Health Organization, seven million people around the world died because of the air contamination effects in 2012. This number is horrifying and calls for the extreme response. The decrease of the polluted air will help saving millions of lives. Its effects need to be discussed on a constant basis to implement the relevant prevention measures and minimize the negative.