Environmental Issues Due To Globalisation - China Flashcards
1
Q
What % of Beijing’s lakes are polluted?
A
70%
2
Q
What fraction of China’s water systems are polluted?
A
1/4 - enough so that they cannot be used for industrial purposes
3
Q
How much of China’s land has been degraded?
A
40%
4
Q
Why does China seek resources worldwide?
A
Because, even though they are abundant in oil and coal, they cannot meet demand
