The Great Leap Backwards

Excellent article and post covering the relationship between Chinese economic growth and continued environmental collapse. Article is by Elizabeth C. Economy.

Essential reading for anyone with an interest in China's environment and how it will impact on future economic growth.

Elizabeth C. Economy on "The great leap backward?" [Globalisation and the Environment]

We have talked at length in this blog about the environmental impact of China both within China and globally and specially the impact of environmental degradation on future growth and political stability. This long post covers this ground and more.