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A Dual-Functional Electroactive Filter Towards Simultaneously Sb(III) Oxidation and Sequestration

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Comparative advantage strategy for rapid pollution mitigation in China.

¹Department of Geography and Resource Management & Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , 2nd Floor, Wong Foo Yuan Building, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China. yuanxu@cuhk.edu.hk

Environmental Science & Technology

|August 13, 2013

Summary

China can accelerate pollution reduction by focusing on sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) mitigation strategies. A comparative advantage approach, prioritizing pollution control deployment and operational efficiency, can overcome barriers and foster industrial growth for global benefit.

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Published on: December 5, 2019

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Energy Policy
Industrial Ecology

Background:

China faces significant challenges in reducing pollutant emissions due to its economic growth.
Rapid mitigation is crucial for China's environmental quality and global climate change prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a feasible strategy for rapid pollution mitigation in China.
To examine sulfur dioxide (SO2) mitigation in coal-fired power plants and wind energy for carbon dioxide (CO2) mitigation.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of pollution control strategies.
Examination of demand-side approaches for pollution mitigation.
Assessment of wind energy development for CO2 reduction.

Main Results:

A comparative advantage strategy is proposed to overcome mitigation barriers.
Demand-side progress involves deploying and optimizing pollution control facilities.
Low market entry barriers can foster industrial capacity and meet demand.

Conclusions:

China's strategy can be improved to build a strong supply industry.
This approach can enable faster pollution mitigation globally.
Focusing on SO2 and CO2 mitigation is key for China's environmental goals.