China’s Rapid Development and the Environment – Talk of the Nation

NPR’s Talk of the Nation interviewed Elizabeth Economy for today’s program:

Critics say that China’s rapid economic growth leads to pollution in the air and water, and leaves mountains of untreated waste. In one recent incident, an explosion at a Chinese chemical plant spilled benzene into a major river, cutting off the water supply to thousands. As part of an ongoing series on China in the 21st century, experts and guests examine the country’s environmental record.

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