In recent years, environmental pollution has caused widespread
concern and adverse health effects. The Chinese government has
since started addressing climate and environmental issues,
particularly related to air and water quality. At the national
Conference on Ecology and Environmental Protection, President Xi
Jinping indicated that China would battle against pollution and
develop an ecological civilization1. With the stated
goal of controlling pollution and reversing environmental problems,
there are now commercial opportunities to join in the efforts to
protect the environment.
Environmental challenges: Water & Air
By 2019, 53.4% of all cities still failed to meet the national
air quality standards. The standards set by the national-level
government are meant to ensure the health and safety of citizens.
Chronic exposure to major pollutants like particles including
PM2.5, O3 (surface ozone a pollutant, not to
be confused with "ozone hole" in Antarctica), and
NOx
