"China plans to invest $175 billion in environmental protection in the next 5 years, to curb water and air pollution so severe it causes riots and health problems..." For instance, sewage treatment plants will be built in 10 river valleys to improve water. (Reuters)
less regret at purchase of their goods
Now that is a step in the right direction. One of the regrets at finding Made in China” on something we have just purchased is the thought of all the pollution caused in making it. We are finding it more and more difficult to avoid goods that have come from the Orient. But then we have to consider the poor in all countries and comfort for the whole world.”
Good points
Your comments bring up for me a variety of ethical questions about helping the poor through our purchasing power…