The air quality in less than 1% of China’s 500 biggest cities is up to the World Health Organization standards, according to an official environmental analysis released on January 14. The report also notes that currently seven of the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in China (Taiyuan, Beijing, Urumqi, Lanzhou, Chongqing, Jinan, Shijiazhuang). Moreover, China’s heavy air pollution is thought to be responsible for annual financial losses equalling to 1.2% of the Chinese GDP.
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Absolutely true. The Chinese generally don't care about anyone nor anything except their own families. They are also in denial about any wrong doings. Our future looks a little bleak from where I am standing.
Apr 05, 2014 11:08 Report Abuse
The west's pollution is being exported to China. If the Chinese Government started to introduce environmental standards, then watch the prices of your trainers skyrocket.
Jan 22, 2013 06:09 Report Abuse
Oh please! I'm assuming you're referring to consumerism. Consumers are not the source. The average consumer simply doesn't have the means to measure their carbon footprint. Factories do. Factories know exactly how much sh*t they're dumping in the river and how many ppm they're pumping into the air. You're blaming the wrong people. It's too daunting of a task to put the responsibility on the consumer. It's not practical. I agree consumers can help save the planet by choosing not to consume. But wouldn't it be much easier to regulate a factory? Furthermore, I am willing to bet that when the Chinese finally develop the means to start consuming, they will. We've already seen a shift. 1.3 billion people who all want to own a car. I would much rather trust a westerner's conscience over a Chinese person's. Total disregard for the environment. In China, they're not trying to protect the environment. They're trying to save money. NO! It's China's pollution, not the west's.
Jan 26, 2013 17:03 Report Abuse
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