China’s Energy Basics
What fuel does China rely on that increases CO₂ emissions?
Coal
What air problem is caused by coal pollution?
Smog
What gas from coal causes acid rain?
SO₂
What new law helps China manage energy better?
Energy law
What tech moves power from deserts to cities?
Ultra-high-voltage transmission
What two renewable sources is China building the most?
Solar and wind
Name one health issue caused by long-term pollution.
Asthma, stroke, heart disease, or lung cancer
What is thermal pollution?
Hot water from power plants heats rivers/lakes
What does the law promote to reduce pollution?
Renewable energy
What tech stores solar energy for later use?
Batteries
Why is electricity demand rising in China?
More electric cars, ACs, and growing economy
What’s one way electricity demand affects jobs?
Creates jobs in grid maintenance or causes job loss in coal areas
Name one habitat destroyed by coal mining.
Forests, rivers, grasslands, or farmland
What’s one risk if clean energy demand drops globally?
Idle factories or job losses
What’s one reason other countries struggle to copy China’s energy setup?
Cost, land use, or lack of industrial capacity