CHINA’S ACTIONS TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION
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uReplacing coal with natural gas for domestic space heating & hot water
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uImproving energy efficiency in industry
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uReducing subsidies to fossil fuels
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uPhasing in LPG for taxis and natural gas for buses & (e.g. in Shanghai & Beijing)
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Motives: reduce air pollution; efficient industry.
First three actions are the most effective in the short-term.
LPG & natural gas vehicles have big effect in reducing air pollution, but minor benefit for directly reducing GHG emissions. However, cleaning up the air will permit solar hot water to make a significant contribution. (Until recently, the sun couldn’t be seen in many Chinese cities.)
1-child policy has also helped.

Public transport could make big long-term reductions in GHG emissions.

Subsidies to fossil fuels are a global problem (addressed below).