In a Chinese Kilowatt-hour: The Link Between Pollution, GDP and Power

In a Chinese Kilowatt-hour: The Link Between Pollution, GDP and Power

By Kate Rosow Chrisman

Here’s a Chinese riddle: how does GDP growth slow, growth in oil consumption stutter to its lowest levels in a decade, pollution skyrocket and growth in electricity consumption pick up? Below, we break down two essential themes on the relationship between China’s electricity consumption, pollution and GDP growth. Electricity is Often Used as a Gauge

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