Discuss The Role Of Air Pollution In China

China has a booming vehicle market that attracts drivers. Louise Watt, a writer for The Huffington Post News online, discusses the growing population of vehicles as the major problem of air pollution. Watt acknowledges that “with more than 13 million cars sold in China last year, motor vehicles have emerged as the chief culprit for the throat-choking air pollution in big cities, especially Beijing…” As the economy revolutionizes Beijing, millions of people can now afford vehicles. In her article, Watt mentions Gao Fei, an owner of a Buick, who says “To be honest, the more the air is polluted, the more I prefer to drive, as I don't like taking a crowded bus or walking outside in such bad air.” Gao is more concerned about his own convenience
than the larger problem. Watt mentions another car owner in her article, named Wang, who says "my husband really needs a car for the business, it is just more convenient. So we wouldn't give up the car even if pollution is getting worse, one car can't make a difference, and we really need it for our life.” The public transportation is actually a bigger problem than the cars. Watt reports that “Vehicle emissions are compounded by a lack of effective public transportation (and) low emission standards…” Basically, Watt is saying that if China does not reduce gas emissions in both public transportation and cars, the smog will become worse.