Air pollution in China has become increasingly severe, particularly due to the rise in sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. The amount of sulfur dioxide emissions is about 17 times that of Japan, and nitrogen oxides are about five times higher, leading to a significant deterioration in air quality in urban and industrial areas. The primary cause of this pollution is the extensive use of coal as a major energy source.
This air pollution has resulted in smog in cities and acid rain, which raises concerns about health impacts and damage to crops. Acid rain accelerates soil acidification, reducing agricultural productivity, and also contributes to forest decline and water pollution. As a result, the negative impacts on China's agricultural production and natural environment are expanding.
Moreover, China's air pollution affects neighboring countries such as Japan and South Korea, becoming an international issue. Japanese companies have requested the installation of desulfurization equipment in factories in China, but progress has been slow due to the high costs involved. More effective measures are urgently needed under these circumstances.
Although the Chinese government has introduced laws and regulations to strengthen environmental protection, balancing this with economic development remains challenging, and the air pollution problem has yet to be resolved. Moving forward, further technological development and international cooperation are essential, along with a shift toward more sustainable energy use.
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