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China environmental pollution: Air



ublicado em 10/02/2014
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Story

Over the past decennia, China has become the factory of the world. The economical growth has benefited the country in many ways, improving the lives of many citizens. However, the industrialization has been disastrous for the environment and the living conditions of many others. The ground water near Bejing is sinking one meter each year and drought has become a serious problem. Also, water pollution as waste water out of the sewers flows directly into the Liangshui river. Near the idyllic West Lake in Hangzhou, families are fighting the severe air pollution by multiple factories. Is China ready for a clean future, by applying current technological developments on solar and wind energy?

Environmental Interest

The environmental issues in China discussed in the documentary have a major impact on the biophysical environment as well as human health. Especially the growing amount of motor vehicles and industries such as the coal industry due to rapid industrialization has severe consequences for China and its population. Negative effects are water pollution and water shortages, air pollution, deforestation and desertification. As a result, the Chinese government has undertaken actions, such as implementation of stricter environmental regulations and shutting down of some polluting industries. However, government actions havent been adequate enough. The environmental issues have led to growing concerns and a growing group of Chinese activists, fearing for their environment and living conditions. Promotion of clean energy technology, such as solar energy and wind power has become increasingly important. Solar power is a growing industry for power generation and water heating. Examples are the clean energy urban projects in the Solar Valley in Dezhou city. China is already the largest wind energy provider worldwide.

About the Series

China on China is an eight-part documentary series dealing with politics and daily life in todays China. After centuries of Western dominance, the world’s center of economic and political weight is shifting eastward. In just 30 years, China has risen from longstanding poverty to being the second largest economy in the world, faster than any other country in history. What China says and does is therefore of great importance to the entire world. The series provides a rare insight into the reinvention of this Eastern superpower.

China's Air Pollution



Publicado em 02/02/2014
From VOA Learning English, welcome to the Economics Report in Special English. China has been struggling to deal with record levels of smog over Beijing. Recently, officials in several Chinese cities announced plans to trade carbon credits as a way to reduce air pollution. For many years, China considered economic growth more important than the environment. The nation remains hungry for energy. But it has also become the world's biggest producer of carbon gasses. Beijing's smoggy days have made international news. Small particles in the air reduce visibility and threaten public health. Smog has been a concern in the city for years. But a sharp rise in pollution levels in January led to sharp criticism from many Chinese. Pollution from coal-burning power centers and factories is a big part of the problem. Now, officials hope to control industrial air pollution by creating systems to trade carbon credits. The trading systems, or platforms, would enable companies to receive credits for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The credits can then be traded. The goal of these market-based platforms is to get businesses to invest in clean technology. Markets for carbon credits are expected to open this year in seven cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. Officials say the government has decided to start with pilot programs because carbon trading is something new. China wants to launch a national carbon trading program by 2016. Still, public pressure continues building on the government to find an answer to thick air pollution. Wu Changhua is with The Climate Group. She says the Chinese people are looking at more than jobs. They want a better environment too. For VOA Learning English, I'm Alex Villarreal. (Adapted from a radio program originally broadcast 8Feb2013)

Chinese man becomes first person to sue government over dangerous air pollution



Publicado em 26/02/2014
Chinese man becomes first person to sue government over dangerous air pollution

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A Chinese man is attempting to make history by becoming the first person to sue his government over the country's dangerous levels of air pollution.
Li Guixin submitted a complaint to a district court in the Hebei province's Shijiazhuang Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau to "perform its duty to control air pollution according to the law," according to state run Chinese language publication the Yanzhao Metropolis Daily.
On Tuesday , pollution levels in Beijing topped hazardous levels for the sixth straight day , according to the U.S. Embassy pollution monitor. The most recent ratings were literally at "beyond index" meaning they exceeded the already most extreme measurement levels of air pollution.
The World Health Organization's China representative told a briefing in Beijing on Monday that both the government and industries in China need to make a better effort to curb pollution levels across the country.
"We have to put more pressure on all of the authorities and all the industry production to improve so we can actually reduce the very heavy pollution," Bernhard Schwartlander said.
The court has not yet decided whether to take up Li's complaint but he is still the first known individual in China who has attempted to sue the government over its failure to curb dramatically increasing levels of pollution.
Chinese law reportedly makes it difficult for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to sue the government or industries over pollution levels . The BBC said higher courts in the country have already rejected Li's complaint but that the district court is currently deliberating whether or not to take up his case.
In addition, Li is asking for compensation for residents who are affected by the pollution.
"The reason that I'm proposing administrative compensation is to let every citizen see that amid this haze, we're the real victims," Li told the paper. "Besides the threat to our health, we've also suffered economic losses, and these losses should be borne by the government and the environmental departments."
In his complaint, Li said he has spent money on air purifiers, facemasks and even a treadmill so that he can get exercise while avoiding going outdoor during levels of extreme air pollution.
"Li Guixin couldn't take a walk or run like in the past as air quality worsened and he also has to wear a mask now when he goes out," said Li's lawyer Wu Yufen. "His case is relevant for everyone in our city."

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