In the end, we determined that it was not possible to produce an aggregate index by province–but the process revealed the steps that would be necessary to fulfill that vision.

Given China’s burgeoning economic growth, rapidly expanding industries, large population and growing consumer class, many in the environmental field have an intense interest in how the nation will address its environmental problems. The country has made some impressive energy and resource efficiency gains, and environmental issues are an important part of the government’s efforts to build a “harmonious society.” MORE