Some of the areas in China have been under very grave water scarcity: for example, the north China plain; they are facing a very serious water shortage. Per capita levels have dropped to very serious levels, including in Beijing. Ma Jun areabeijingcapita share on social
While cheap products are exported to western countries, the waste is dumped mostly in China's back yard, contaminating its air, water, soil and seas. Ma Jun airbackcheap Change image and share on social
When I look at China's environmental problems, the real barrier is not lack of technology or money. It's lack of motivation. Ma Jun barrierchinaenvironmental Change image and share on social
It has been shown that public participation can limit powerful interest groups, while competing interests can help find a reasonable balance between development and environmental protection. Ma Jun balancecompetedevelopment Change image and share on social
China's energy is very much focused on coal, and the economy is very focused on heavy industry, which is carbon intensive, so restructuring won't be easy. Ma Jun carbonchinacoal Change image and share on social
In China we need to do our own part to try to combat global climate change. Ma Jun changechinaclimate Change image and share on social
We copied laws and regulations from western countries, but enforcement remains weak, and environmental litigation is still quite near impossible. Ma Jun copycountryenforcement Change image and share on social
In the future, officials will feel more pressure to protect the environment. But how to assess the officials' efforts to protect the environment is still a pivotal issue. Ma Jun asseseffortenvironment Change image and share on social
It's true that hydropower exploitation can bring economic development, but not necessarily to the benefit of local people. Ma Jun benefitbringdevelopment Change image and share on social
At the end of the day, the government, local government all bow to public pressure. Ma Jun bowdayend Change image and share on social
