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  2. Environmental issues in China - Wikipedia

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    In the future climate change may lead to "typhoons, floods, blizzards, windstorms, drought, and landslides" and to more severe damage from infectious diseases [31] In the years 1970-2016 the occurrence of crop pest and diseases increased 4 times. 22% of that rise are due to climate change. By the year 2100 the occurrence will rise 243% under a ...

  3. Water resources of China - Wikipedia

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    The quality of groundwater or surface water is a major problem in China, be it because of man-made water pollution or natural contamination. China's extraordinary economic growth, industrialization, and urbanization, coupled with inadequate investment in basic water supply and treatment infrastructure, has resulted in widespread water pollution ...

  4. Climate change in China - Wikipedia

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    The vulnerability of ecosystems may increase due to future climate change. [29] [better source needed] In the years 1970-2016 the occurrence of crop pest and diseases increased 4 times. 22% of that rise are due to climate change. By the year 2100 the occurrence will rise 243% under a low emission scenario and by 460% under a high emissions ...

  5. China’s economy had a miserable year. 2024 might be ... - AOL

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    The Chinese economy was expected to recover quickly in 2023 and resume its role as the undisputed engine of global growth. ... “The slowdown in China’s economy is structural, caused by the end ...

  6. Water supply and sanitation in China - Wikipedia

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    Another mechanism to use debt finance are BOTs which are a popular financing mechanism for water and wastewater treatment plants and bulk water supply systems in China. Under BOTs, private entities undertake investments and recover their costs through fees for bulk water sale or wastewater treatment charged to the utilities. While the local ...

  7. Climate change and civilizational collapse - Wikipedia

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    A team of researchers from Mainland China and Hong Kong were able to establish a causal connection between climate change and large-scale human crises in pre-industrial times. Short-term crises may be caused by social problems, but climate change was the ultimate cause of major crises, starting with economic depressions. [30]

  8. China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home ...

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    The disruptions to jobs and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic have further weighed on the world's second-largest economy. “China’s economy appears to have slowed last month, despite ...

  9. Climate policy of China - Wikipedia

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    The climate policy of China has a massive impact on global climate change, as China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Chinese plans to abide by carbon emission reduction goals involves peaking greenhouse gas emissions before 2030, and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. [ 1 ]