China goes green: the drive for clean air is gathering momentum in Chinap

According to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, China had overtaken the USA as the world’s largest emitter of carbon in 2006. During those twelve months, China produced 6,200m tonnes of carbon dioxide, compared with 5,800m tonnes from the US, while Britain produced about 600m tonnes. The government of the world’s most populous nation also recognises the pressing need for clean air, as industrial growth of the country continues to accelerate. In April this year, the State Council moved to launch the largest environment fund in China, and has set the country’s clean air drive in motion.