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Linear Economic Growth, Exponential Air Pollution

The Effects of Economic Growth on Air Pollution. Linear Economic Growth, Exponential Air Pollution. Sean Edward Paquette Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Course: MANE-6960H01 Professor: Ernesto Gutierrez- Miravete , Ph.D. Fall 2013. Introduction.

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Linear Economic Growth, Exponential Air Pollution

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  1. The Effects of Economic Growth on Air Pollution Linear Economic Growth, Exponential Air Pollution Sean Edward Paquette Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Course: MANE-6960H01 Professor: Ernesto Gutierrez-Miravete, Ph.D. Fall 2013

  2. Introduction • Quantitative statistics, models and data collected: Shanghai, China • Examines air quality relative to economic growth • Studies different techniques to reduce urban air pollution in developing countries without slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth

  3. Air Pollution in China • China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world • Shanghai, China is the 6th worst city for air pollution • Four fundamental air pollutants • Carbon Monoxide; Sulfur Dioxide; Particulate Matter & Nitrogen Dioxide

  4. Air Quality in Relationship to Economic Growth • 1978 China shifted from a centrally planned economy to a market based economy • Past 40 years China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased from 5% to 10.4% • China’s total energy consumption increased 7 times in 34 years • Increase number of coal power plants to meet energy demand

  5. Techniques & Innovative Technologies • Most efficient method to reduce pollution • Individual basis, with industry and government incentives • Example: Vehicle engine emissions • Innovative technologies • Bio-filtration systems • Public transportation • Alternative fuels

  6. References • References are identified in report for all figures, charts and diagrams

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