Musa Kanso
2-23-11
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Rural Industries and Water Pollution in China
Source: Wang M., Webber M., Finlayson B., and Barnett J. 2008. "Rural industries and water pollution in China". Journal of Environmental Management. 86 (4): 648-659.
This article contains many aspects when it comes to water pollution in China. It begins to discuss how rural industries have growing rapidly in many different regions. It shows that rural industries are less efficient than larger ones in the city. The rural communities use second hand equipment that is less efficient when it comes to wastewater treatment. They are also the main contributors in discharging polluted water into local rivers and lakes. When increasing the pollution in china they are also increasing the disease rate. Mortality rates and health effects on individuals in China have come from the polluted water and its chemicals. It also shows that government water agencies that monitor the rural regions, do not invoke as much pressure to decrease pollution. It is noted that most rural citizens do not take any action when it comes to water pollution. In conclusion China must significantly change practices in rural industries to combat water pollution.
I know this is a reliable peer reviewed source since it comes from the Journal of Environmental management, and it has reliable facts that come from different media sources.
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