China Pollution

China’s Pollution Problem 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

Andrews Professor Williams English 120 4/30/2015 Air Pollution in China “Anyone 's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit,” -Lillie Langtry(BrainyQuote); air is important part of life without we cannot live, yet the people in China breath in pollution air which is slowing killing their population. Most of us take the air we breathe for granted and never stop to think

has devastated China’s environment; consequently, China contains sixteen of twenty most polluted cities in the world (“Special Report,” 2004). China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases which trap heat in the atmosphere making the Earth warmer resulting in global climate change (Albert & Xu, 2016). Therefore, China has suffered an array of environmental effects including climate change, acid rain, soil erosion, air and water pollution, and lastly a loss of biodiversity; furthermore,

In the last two decades, the air pollution in China has increased substantially. The lack of good air quality is especially prominent in the more urban, industrialized areas of China. Environment Minister Zhou Shengxian warned, “If China meant to quadruple the size of its economy over 20 years without more damage, it would have to become more efficient in resource use. Otherwise, there would be a painful price to pay” (BBC News). The topic of air pollution is not a new concern to the world; however

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

Pollution in China China has the record for the fastest developing country in the history of the world, the country has a thriving economy with an annual growth of 8-9%. China also has a population of over a billion people. The demand for energy in China is constant, to meet this demand China consumes nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined. In 2011 China burned 3.8 million tons of coal and, that number grows every year. The need for energy comes with a price, the burning of coal releases

Air Pollution In China Hazard Overview Air pollution in China is a growing environmental hazard that needs immediate attention in order to save the lives of millions of citizens. Air pollution in China is known to cause over one million premature deaths per year (Zhao et. al., 2017). The Chinese have become accustomed to days when a large fog like cloud covers many of the large cities to a point that the sun is no longer visible. The fog like substance is actually polluted air, and it has the ability

Reducing Air Pollution in China Do not know when to begin, people hardly breathe fresh air and seldom see the blue sky. When people go out with friends and family members, they do not have cheerful mood to enjoy the time when they are supposed to be joyous because they have to wear masks all the time. More and more people prefer to tour abroad when they have free time instead of traveling in China due to the fact that they want to avoid haze. The severity of air pollution is more than impacting people’s

Air Pollution in China When people think about air pollution, the things that come to their mind are smog, acid rain, and other forms of outdoor air pollution. Air Pollution is not a new topic. It is a problem that we have noticed since the industrial revolution, when trees, houses and cars were covered in soot from the factories. Every year, chemical substances present in the air within buildings affect the healths of thousands of people. The definition of air pollution is "The presence in the

It is no secret that China is one of the fastest growing countries in the nation, and over the past 3 decades China has had the fastest economic growth over all major nations. In conjunction to China’s economic development and industrialization comes the excessive burning of coal as a source of energy. According to china's ministry of environmental protection 9 out of 10 cities have such robust developed economy that they fail the countries pollution test. Manufacturing activities are the leading