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Environmental issues in China had risen in tandem with the country's rapid industrialisation, as well as lax environmental oversight especially during the early 2000s. China was ranked 120th out of the 180 countries on the 2020 Environmental Performance Index .
The immense population growth in the People's Republic of China since the 1980s has resulted in increased soil pollution. [citation needed] The State Environmental Protection Administration believes it to be a threat to the environment, food safety and sustainable agriculture. 38,610 square miles (100,000 km 2) of China's cultivated land have been polluted, with contaminated water being used ...
The environment of China (Chinese: 中国的环境) comprises diverse biotas, climates, and geologies. Rapid industrialization , population growth, and lax environmental oversight have caused many environmental issues and large-scale pollution.
The problem likely will get better, Reuters reported that air quality was so bad "pollution (was) 30-45 times above recommended safety levels." Will Environmental Problems Hurt China's Economy?
China's lax environmental oversight had contributed to its environmental problems. Sixteen of the world's twenty most polluted cities were found in China in 2013, but has since reduced to just one at 19th place [ 101 ] [ 3 ] [ 72 ] Government response has been criticized as inadequate. [ 4 ]
China is the biggest producer of wheat and rice in the world. It is in the second place in maize production. [31] [32] Desertification Control Project, Ningxia China. China is home to 17,300 species of plants and animals: 667 vertebrates, ancient flora and fauna. Due to rising global temperatures, within the next century 20-30% of species will ...
BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. climate envoy John Podesta will visit China for three days from Wednesday to discuss climate change issues, the environment ministry said, as the world's two biggest ...
Environmentalism in China uses philosophical concepts, governmental policies and local movements in order to address environmental issues. The Chinese government establishes policies to grow its economy sustainably, while environmental protests raises awareness for climate change.