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CHOKE POINT CHINA: CONFRONTING WATER SCARCITY AND ENERGY DEMAND IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST COUNTRY.

Authors :
Schneider, Keith
Turner, Jennifer L.
Jaffe, Aaron
Ivanova, Nadya
Source :
Vermont Journal of Environmental Law; Spring2011, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p713-734, 22p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on the choke point between water scarcity and energy demand in China. It states that the water problems such as scarcity and pollution threaten the health of the people, economy, and environment. It says that the Twelfth Five-Year Plan indicate the intention of China to reduce its carbon emissions and become more energy efficient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19364253
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
67022462
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/vermjenvilaw.12.3.713