Air Pollution in China and India
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Air Pollution in China
China is the world’s fastest growing economy and largest population.
China also has created the worst air pollution in human history.
China’s industrial boom has produced damaging air pollutants including sulfur dioxide.
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Air Pollution in India
India, like China, has a grown exponentially in both population and economics.
India’s new industrial cities and the increase in cars has caused the second worst air pollution in the world, trailing only China.
On clear days, the smog is visible from space and images of cities resemble those of Mexico City, once regarded as the most dangerous air on earth. Click for India Government Air Pollution Act
Causes
China
Large population
Economic growth and industrialization
Demand for cars
Burning of fossil fuels for energy
Government chooses to focus on economic growth
India
Large population
Economic growth and industrialization
Demand for cars
Burning of fossil fuels for energy
Government has instituted minimal regulations