We hear about China’s continued investment in clean energy, what is country about manufacturing waste and recycling?
AW: China has a great deal of work to do on pollution, control of waste and recycling. Environmental officials are out-manned and out-financed. Whereas clean energy is receiving a flood of investment and policy support now, pollution control – while better than in the past – still needs a rapid infusion of resources, strengthened laws and policies. E911: It would be interesting to learn more about China’s goals. What do the Chinese people think about these initiatives? We only hear about news from officials, but is there an overall sense of environmentalism from Chinese residents? AW: Chinese officials and the citizenry alike know that pollution and environmental degradation are a serious problem that must be resolved. Environmental awareness has never been higher in China. However, in the past there has been a view in many quarters that environmental protection and greater economic prosperity are in conflict. That viewpoint is changing as people realize the enormous cost that environm
