environment of china comm 1010

Environment of ChinaImpact of Smog

By: Amanda “Violet” Ravotti andAden WilliamsCOMM 1010.11

03/01/10Mrs. Spence

China’s High Consumption of Steel

China consumes twice as much steel as U.S, Japan, and Europe combined.

China has about 2 million more active military personnel compared to the U.S.

China’s Issue

Air Pollution is impacting it’s growth and industrialization. Forest fires are a significant cause

Air Pollution of Coal producing factories

Coal-burning factories like the Gu Dian steel plant have given Shanxi Province in China a Dickensian feel.

SmogThis foggy-like air pollutant residing in China is referred to as smog.

The Cause of Pollution in China Smog, which is caused by the large amounts of coal

burning in an area. For China, the majority of smog is created by land

and forest fires in Indonesia.

Impact of air pollution on the Beijing World Olympics

Financial Problem for China China spent $40 billion dollars on the Olympic

venues and improvements to Beijing’s infrastructure.

Owen Cooper’s discovery

Obama Administration held a meeting to tighten standard of smog producing pollutants in Texas

UNO- Electric specialty motorcycle, powered by a battery to avoid gases that may cause pollution.