Re: China And Polution
Originally Posted by
Julie1962
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Yes as I said I agree something has to be done, just worries me it always seems to be the poor who pay the price, wonder how the air traffic adds to pollution ? perhaps less travel by the richer people might help too !
Well yes, most methods of transport have a carbon footprint.
I can see your point that ultimately someone somewhere will suffer for the changes, and such people are usually the poor. China is undergoing massive sociological changes as it develops it's manufacturing base. There will be turmoil and unrest as there always is at such times. All necessary though as their population expands and makes more demands on resources. At the end of the day do we, or they, need all the hassle that the pursuit of material possessions brings? Maybe, when the whole world is up to spec with regard to technology, and social reform, people will relax and be so well informed that they will focus on things you are so concerned about (and we should all be concerned about) - people's welfare.