http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/world/asia/internet-criticism-pushes-china-to-act-on-air-pollution.html?_r=1&hp
This story highlights how growing public criticism of the pollution problems in China, particularly within its larger cities. I think it illustrates well how rising standards of living, fueled largely by industry and cheap coal-powered electricity, also lead to growing demands for a healthier environment. For air quality, this will require addressing the emissions of China's notoriously dirty coal plants, industrial emissions, and the exponential growth in car ownership and resulting pollution.
-John
My friend and colleague Steve Andrews authored some interesting articles on this. Maybe we can arrange a meet-up in Beijing.
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