Abstract
The paper reveals that the fresh water shortages in China are due to man-made pollution and disregard for the environment, leading to almost three-quarters of a billion Chinese to drink contaminated water. The paper discusses the Chinese government's slow response to the problem, but relates that the recent Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law should have some success in bringing safe drinking water to the Chinese population.

Outline:
Introduction
Pollution and Water Resource Issues in China
Solving the Water Pollution Problem in China
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Fresh water is the most important natural resource for human beings second only to oxygen. The average person requires approximately five gallons of water per day for drinking and bathing to maintain minimum acceptable standards of living with respect to normal metabolic and other biological functions and hygiene (Schulte, 2007). However, more than one billion people out of six billion plus worldwide lack adequate access to clean drinking water and almost half of the entire global population lack access to enough water for essential sanitation. The global shortage of clean, safe drinking water and basic sanitation is associated with a tremendously elevated incidence of human disease, mortality at every age group, infants in particular (Schulte, 2007)."

Tags:environment, regulations, violations, health, safety

Abstract
This paper discusses the problem of water pollution and its effects on the economy and personal lives of China's citizens. In particular, the paper focuses on the water pollution problem in the city of Shenzhen in the Guangdong province. The paper explains how the process of urbanization has contributed to the water pollution problem, looks at how water pollution can undermine an entire city by affecting the economy, environment, and people of the area and discusses what will happen if the problem is not addressed as well as what measures can be undertaken to reduce the amount of water pollution in the region.

Table of Contents
Introduction
The City of Zhenzhen
The Problem
Polluted Water Sources
Causes of Water Pollution
Outlooks
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In China, urbanization has been occurring at a rapid pace; in the year 1986 China's state council officially designated 29 new cities. This addition of new cities, many located in rural areas away from the largest metropolitan areas of China has resulted in major urbanization of the country in the last thirty years. The province of Guandong is undergoing major growth and change; the city of Shenzhen is one example of this rapid growth."

Tags:increasing, contact, interconnection, betweenurban, non-urban, society, metropolitan

Abstract
This paper explains that the spectacular growth and development of the urban habitation over the past 16 years is just the beginning of a gigantic phase of extension. The author points out that China's ecological problems from the speedy urbanization and industrialization process in the recent decades generate social effects, causing a great deal of harm to human health, instigating economic and welfare suffering, and harming the environment in both urban and rural areas of China. The paper relates that, because of increasing industrialization and urbanization, the majority of the Indian cities have exceedingly compact habitation that results in overcrowding, clogging, obstruction, traffic jams, air pollution, noise pollution, as well as major deficiencies of vital requirements and necessities of life

Table of Contents
Introduction
The Impact of Urbanization, Industrialization And Housing Security on China
Ecological Problems in Urban China
The Problem of Water and Cleanliness in Urban China
The Problem of Clearance of Waste-Water in Urban China
The Problem of Air Pollution in Urban China
The Impact of Urbanization, Industrialization And Housing Security on India
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The velocity of urbanization and industrialization was extremely slow prior to the late 1970s when contrasted with other developing states. The proportion of urban inhabitants was 11.2 in 1950, and still barely 17.9 by 1978. This low degree of urbanization had been the consequence from purposeful procedures of restraining rural-urban immigration and urban increase. Economic restructurings have since accelerated the industrialization and urbanization procedures. Large numerals of towns, as well as, cities have surfaced, at the same time as old cities are quickly increasing their managerial spheres."

Tags:density, pollution, deficiency, development, environment

Abstract
This research paper explores the implications of rapid industrial and urban growth in the Guangdong Province of China. According to the paper, there are environmental consequences of industrialization. The paper focuses on water contamination, garbage disposal and air pollution and reviews government plans to improve the situation.

Outline:
Contaminated Drinking Water: Water Pollution
Garbage Disposal
Toxic Fumes and Unclean Air Due to Air Pollution
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Because much of Guangdong relies on the Pearl River and Pearl River delta for water, the Xijiang, Beijiang, Dongjiang, Hanjiang, Rongjiang and Moyangjiang Rivers that combine to form the Pearl River, are equally as important. Since residents of Guangdong rely heavily on these rivers, the cleanliness of the water is extremely vital to their well-being. However, the scarcity of clean water remains a great problem here for many rural residents. The lack of clean water leads to a shortage of clean drinking water. This is a significant problem because a large amount of the water consumed by the general public is dirty water.This problem exists due to a couple of reasons. It is important to understand the source of the problem. Therefore, the main question is how is the water contaminated? "

Tags:China, geography, guang, dong, industrialization, urbanization, environmental, pollution, contamination, disease

Abstract
This paper explains that one of the biggest problems resulting from China's huge population is a shortage of food and water, which is blamed partly on the country's geography--only one-tenth of the land--most of it a 1,000 mile-wide strip along the eastern and southern coasts--is cultivable--and water scarcity from an extensive diversion of irrigation water to non-farm uses. The author points out that indoor air pollution, mainly from coal and other organic fuels used for cooking, acid rain, water pollution, extensive air pollutant, an acute housing shortage, destruction of forest resources and inadequate sanitation are problems, which are created and acerbated by China's overpopulation. The paper questions the ethicacy of China's attempt to control its problems by state advocated birth control, which includes an infamous one-child policy in which women with two or more children, but not men, still almost always are sterilized.

From the Paper
"In contrast, city families live in small apartments above the stores or behind workshops. These people have the same kinds of stoves as rural families, and many older buildings have electricity and plumbing. However, most families who live in these buildings must share sinks, washbasins, and toilets with many others. Finally, many boatmen, fishermen, and dockworkers live on boats. Every harbor and riverfront in China is jammed with barges and other small craft that serve as homes for entire families. Also, China's forest resources are rapidly dwindling due to over-exploitation of land resources, which is a direct result of overpopulation. The situation will surely worsen if this trend is not reversed, and the ultimate result will be a decline of basic living conditions in these areas."

Tags:cities, abortion, factories, supply-demand, one-child

Abstract
This paper discusses how the growth of a nation depends on many different factors to ensure success; asserting oneself on a global scale can often create tensions between other large developed nations. In particular, it looks at the development of China as opposed to Western countries and contends that China will not be able to continue its current growth unless something is drastically changed. It looks at how, as China grows, it requires more resources to sustain its industry and economy and how this necessarily means working together with other countries from which to trade and extract resources. This, in turn, also works to make the issue of China's development a global issue, as the goods must come from somewhere abroad. It also examines how China is experiencing environmental problems in every category; air pollution, dangerous industrial emissions, over-logging, insufficient clean water, over-expansion of urban areas to name a few.

From the Paper
"There are numerous reasons why change is needed in China, with respect to the health of its people and the continued growth of their economy. China has some of the lowest factory wages on the planet (Guo, 2006); the result of this is cheap goods and therefore more factories and more harmful emissions. It costs far less money to operate a factory in say Chongquin than it does in New York, this is the reasoning behind the relocation of many factories. This is a process that hurts everyone involved, as we see the loss of high paying jobs in the west to move factories abroad. An instance like this occurred recently in Smith Falls Ontario with the Hershey chocolate factory that had operated there since 1963. The factory announced its closure in February of 2007 (CBC, 2007, article), it employed some 400 people of a town with a population of 9000. "

Tags:resources, trade, pollution

Abstract
This paper explains that, in China, increased foreign direct investment, the status as the world's factory, reduced trade barriers and a growing consumer class have contributed to economic growth and improvements in the quality of life; however, this rapid economic development has dramatically altered resource usage patterns at both the consumption and production levels. The author points out that the material impact of China's globalization represents a structuralist analysis, which runs counter to the theories of political individualism and rational choice, which content that, left to its own devices, the market will sort out the environmental damage. The paper argues that the long-term effects of uncontrolled globalization on China and the world will be increased potential political instability as the fight for limited and increasingly polluted resources intensifies.

From the Paper
"As the Chinese economy grows so too the demand for resources to fuel increases in the form of energy sources and raw materials for industrial process and agricultural production. Since China is currently considered the world's factory, producing more than it consumes, the pattern of resource use is especially harmful to China. The nation imports raw materials, exports finished goods, but is left with the pollutants from that production. These pollutants and environmental damage takes on many forms including sulfur oxide emissions, deforestation, water pollution, over fishing as well as pollution from pesticides, fertilizers, and industrial chemicals."

Tags:theory, factory, consumer, instability, water

Abstract
This paper discusses the serious environmental hazard of water pollution. The paper contends that the waterways and oceans of the world have been seen as an easy dumping ground for refuse and waste. This includes pollution from raw sewage and oil spills. Ocean and river pollution has increased in line with industrial human development, with more toxic wastes being dumped in water than ever before. The paper claims that marine life and fishing stock in many oceans is being negatively affected.

From the Paper
"Water is the most precious environmental asset and natural resource on earth. Approximately seventy percent of the earth's surface is covered by water and it affects every facet of life and ecology. However, despite this obvious and crucial fact, many rivers, lakes and oceans are becoming increasingly more polluted, creating a serious ecological and environmental problem. Not only is pollution the cause of the death of many organisms essential to ecological balance, but human drinking water has also been affected. This is particularly relevant with regard to the spread of disease. " Estimates suggest that nearly 1.5 billion people lack safe drinking water and that at least 5 million deaths per year can be attributed to waterborne diseases." (Krantz D. and Kifferstein, B. )"

Tags:ecology, rivers, oceans

Abstract
This paper looks at Vietnam's severe environmental problems which generally relate in some way to water and water pollution; regional differences. It discusses an impeding population boom in a still agrarian society with 80% of disease and much child mortality as water related. It also looks at how progress has been made in the goal of providing potable water and the need for strong public education and enforcement of laws as well as non-water generated hydro as energy.

From the Paper
"Like many developing countries, Vietnam's industrialization occurred with little regard for its environmental impact, a mistake been many times, in both socialist and capitalist development that is too focused on Modernization (Coxhead & Jayasuriya, 2004, 12). Industrial development without concern for its environmental impact created near-emergency conditions in Vietnam. Environmentalism, including much attention to water pollution, has had to be stressed ahead of much else, in Vietnam's development plan for the next 20 years. "

Tags:waterproblems, vietnam, nationalpolicy

Abstract
The main points in this paper are to identify the sources of water pollution and reveal the effect on surrounding environments. The author looks at industrial impacts on water pollution and examines what the future might look like if these are not tackled.

From the Paper
"The end is just around the corner for many fish species due to water pollution. Water pollution is a dilemma that needs to be taken care of soon. Polluting of streams, ponds and lakes is leading to definite problems with fish populations. Most people don't even realize the things they do everyday that contributes to water pollution. A plethora of daily activities, like driving, walking the dog and washing clothes, are the reasons that most of our freshwater resources are contaminated."

Tags:gasoline, oil, spill