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Water, not air pollution, is the key environmental challenge China faces over the next decade. Hopefully, the recent drought pushes Beijing into action
The severe drought which has afflicted large parts of central and southwest China this year could yet have benefits as a wake up call.
It often takes a localized natural disaster to change policies at national level - British air improved after the great London smog of 1952, and maybe hurricane Katrina will result in radical changes to coastal management in the US.
The immediate effects of the drought are mainly on agriculture in the stricken areas. But they are a reminder ...
It often takes a localized natural disaster to change policies at national level - British air improved after the great London smog of 1952, and maybe hurricane Katrina will result in radical changes to coastal management in the US.
The immediate effects of the drought are mainly on agriculture in the stricken areas. But they are a reminder ...
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