 BEIJING — China's premier promised in a major speech Wednesday to cut pollution emissions, conserve energy and shut down outmoded and inefficient factories in heavily polluting industries such as electricity, coal and steel.
"First, we will implement the plan to close down backward production facilities in the electricity, steel, cement, coal and papermaking industries," Premier Wen Jiabao said.
China's double-digit economic growth has come with a surge in heavily polluting industries such as manufacturing and energy. The country is home to 16 of the world's 20 most heavily polluted cities. ( Read Full Article) Labels: environment, Pollution |
