In a Chinese Kilowatt-hour: The Link Between Pollution, GDP and Power
Breaking Energy 2014-02-27
Summary:
Here’s a Chinese riddle: how does GDP growth slow, growth in oil consumption stutter to its lowest levels in a decade, pollution skyrocket and growth in electricity consumption pick up? Below, we break down two essential themes on the relationship between China’s electricity consumption, pollution and GDP growth. Electricity is Often Used as a Gauge