Linfen - airpollution Flashcards
Where is Linfen?
In China
What is Linfen famous for
Being the dirtiest and most polluted city in the world
How many cities in China are in the top 20 most polluted cities in the world?
16
What is Linfen’ s main economic sector?
Coal mining industry - energy
What does the province mainly consume and produce
Coal
What negative effect did the newspapers state that pollution in Linfen was having
People were moving away
NO tourism
What percent of Chinese cities aren’t meeting air quality standards and why
70%
Common illnesses in Linfen
High blood pressure, heart problems, lung cancer and pesticide exposure
What physical issue does Linfen have that makes it hard for pollution to disperse
Its in a basin so air cannot flow well
Which age group in Linfen particularly suffers due to air pollution
Elderly people
What are the benefits to having such a large industrial sector
Rapid exponential growth
