What can China do to improve energy consumption to decrease pollution -- especially in terms of coal?

Question

I'm trying to do an economic analysis of the role of energy consumption in China's ever-increasing pollution problem. If anyone could provide answers either quantitative or qualitative in nature it would be much appreciated. The sooner the better!

Answer 1

Rome was not built in one day.

Just give them more times.

Can USA undertake 1.3 billion?Can you imagine?

Answer 2

Not toally sure.  They could invest in alternate energy.  However, I'm not sure they will.  I don't think they would... I think that American criticism/other critics of their policies is not working and has only inflamed them.  However, my idea to fix this is by working with the Chinese cooperatively on trying to make some pollution agreements/agreements on how much emissions everyone should have.  Its difficult but I prefer dialogue rather than criticism.  Also, if they pass that, (sign the agreement and start working on it) then both countries should work on getting more alternate energy.  Partnerships and cooperation could occur..and that would help  However I think my ideas could be very idealist and may not occur.

Answer 3

China won't improve unless whatever replacement energy is at or cheaper than Coal. Otherwise, its damaging to the Chinese Businesses and Industry that needs cheap energy to compete and crank out affordable widgets that American's buy.

You find a cheaper source of energy than coal and I'll show you a China that will change.