Atmospheric Pollution in Beijing and the Solution Based on Traffic Planning
Atmospheric Pollution in Beijing and the Solution Based on Traffic Planning
Xu Zhao
JRSB101, Communications I
Jackie Quantz, Instructor
December, 02, 2010
Summary The following report introduces the main reasons of air pollution in Beijing - Coal burning and auto emissions. Also, the report analyzes the current situation of Beijing - private vehicles increased rapidly in recent years and public traffic cannot meet the demand of public transportation. Comparing Beijing with Hong Kong and Tokyo, the report offers a new method in air pollution control from the perspective on of establishing Beijing to be a “mega-city”. Beijing is not only the capital of China, but also the culture and economic centre of China. Large permanent residents and floating population make it possible for Beijing to become a “mega-city”. At the same time, the inter-city railway and highway make it possible that some cities to become satellite cities of Beijing. According to the traffic in Beijing, the report proposes measures to in “mega-city”, including optimizing urban layout, controlling the use of private cars, improving public travel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. In brief, establishing Beijing to be a “mega-city” so as to reduce the per capital carbon emissions is a method to solve the problem of air pollution.
Table of Contents
Contents
Summary 2
Overview 4
Research Methodology 4
Body 5 1.Current situation in Beijing 5 2.Solutions to atmosphere pollution based on traffic planning 8 3.Develop Beijing into a "mega city" 10
Conclusion 11
References 13
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Emission amount and main sources of CO 6
Figure 2: Consommation annuelle carburant par personne 9
Atmospheric Pollution in Beijing and the Solution Based on Traffic Planning
This paper aims to analyze the relationship between urban traffic and air quality in Beijing. The objective of this paper is to assess a new framework
Xu Zhao
JRSB101, Communications I
Jackie Quantz, Instructor
December, 02, 2010
Summary The following report introduces the main reasons of air pollution in Beijing - Coal burning and auto emissions. Also, the report analyzes the current situation of Beijing - private vehicles increased rapidly in recent years and public traffic cannot meet the demand of public transportation. Comparing Beijing with Hong Kong and Tokyo, the report offers a new method in air pollution control from the perspective on of establishing Beijing to be a “mega-city”. Beijing is not only the capital of China, but also the culture and economic centre of China. Large permanent residents and floating population make it possible for Beijing to become a “mega-city”. At the same time, the inter-city railway and highway make it possible that some cities to become satellite cities of Beijing. According to the traffic in Beijing, the report proposes measures to in “mega-city”, including optimizing urban layout, controlling the use of private cars, improving public travel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. In brief, establishing Beijing to be a “mega-city” so as to reduce the per capital carbon emissions is a method to solve the problem of air pollution.
Table of Contents
Contents
Summary 2
Overview 4
Research Methodology 4
Body 5 1.Current situation in Beijing 5 2.Solutions to atmosphere pollution based on traffic planning 8 3.Develop Beijing into a "mega city" 10
Conclusion 11
References 13
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Emission amount and main sources of CO 6
Figure 2: Consommation annuelle carburant par personne 9
Atmospheric Pollution in Beijing and the Solution Based on Traffic Planning
This paper aims to analyze the relationship between urban traffic and air quality in Beijing. The objective of this paper is to assess a new framework
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