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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring
On some level I agree with you. But I also think there should be some kind of common economic base from where a country like China should build it's nation and it's industry on. If China was a few years ago and in some ways still is a developing nation then the starting off point is very different then with the US.
However I do agree that China and whole Far-East Asia is problematic in that they have very low environmental standards coupled with a very large population clamouring for higher standards of living which is causing increasing amounts of pollution. But this is also a problem caused partly by western industry that outsources there because of low limitations for pollution etc.
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Yes, China is a problem. Some of it created by the US by outsourcing. Bush was the worst President when it comes to pollution (air, ocean, all). I can not argue that statement. As you stated, everything ties in with the economic situation or lack their of. I think the really question is not who is the worst offender but who is really attempting to become non-polluters or at the very least, better to the environment. The US automanufactures have been at if for over 25 years. I think they have done a fine job. Our cars are check yearly for emission problems. At least in my state. We might seem to be bullheaded about it but strides are being made to correct the problem.