Green Technology

China's economy is continuing to grow at a rapid clip.  PWC sees China as a laboratory for green technology, as it explores means to satisfy its energy needs in an environmentally sustainable manner.  Can economic growth and sustainble development coexist?  What green technology innovations could be created and incubated in the China environment?  Fortunately, China leaders recognize the opporunity and working the issue.   ...

...   "Second, China's rapid economic growth is creating millions of increasingly affluent consumers each year.  They are expected to generate demand for green products and better environmental practices, influencing not only government policy, but also corporate decision-making.  Third, given China's cost advantage in mass-manufacturing, it is conceivable that new green technologies, such as the super-efficient batteries that are needed for hybrid cars, can be adopted and produced in China quickly and inexpensively. China's large pool of scientists and engineers should not be overlooked as a valuable source of innovation and application of green technologies. "   ...

China Green Technology Opportunity: Via PWC: Shaping the debate (PDF) ...

Rocky Mountain Institute on China Sustainability: "China is very open to the message of sustainable development, and has known for well over half a century that it cannot support a population of 1.3 billion people if they consume and waste resources as fast as Westerners. "

Via The China-U.S. Center for Sustainable Development: "Members of the China Board are playing a critical role in the planning and implementation of the national policy governing the next generation of development in China. Like their U.S. counterparts, they bring to the Board proven expertise and enthusiasm for the future of sustainable development. "