pollution contributed to 1.2 million premature deaths in 2010, according to the Global Burden of Disease study, published in The Lancet, a British medical journal.
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Status in the New Asia - NYTimes.com - 0 views
Don't Sell Cheap U.S. Coal to Asia - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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This study might be a good source.
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Faustian bargain
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What does it mean to say the US is arranging a "Faustian bargain" with China? Is this depiction of China fair?
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China Confronts Its Coal Problem - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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tate-owned news outlets reported this month that the government would ban the use of coal in Beijing and other urban areas by 2020 in an effort to reduce the noxious air pollution that chokes many cities. In July, a Chinese academic who is also a senior lawmaker said the government was considering a national cap on coal use as soon as 2016.
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But he and other officials have provided few details — and, indeed, have sent conflicting, even disturbing, signals about their plans. Some measures China is considering could actually exacerbate climate change. One particularly misguided plan, for instance, would involve building 50 large industrial facilities in western China to convert coal into synthetic natural gas.
ACADEMIC SOCIAL ACTION COLLECTIVE - 1 views
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"Service learning programs tap into the interests and needs of both the participants and the communities they serve. While these types of programs vary in terms of their content, struc- ture, and design, there are some key components found in the most effective programs, including: Formal instruction or content-based learning activities; Meaningful youth-designed or youth-initiated activities that translate knowledge to action; Reflection for personal and group growth; and Opportunities for participants to connect with his/her community and the world at large."
Global Competence | Asia Society - 2 views
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http://asiasociety.org/global-cities-education-network/assessing-21st-century-skills-and-competencies-around-world "How do teachers assess things like creativity and collaboration, or cross-cultural skills? Our new report, Measuring 21st Century Competencies, focuses on just that question. The report grew out of the Global Cities Education Network, which is comprised of urban school systems working together on overcoming common education challenges. The participating cities are Denver, Hong Kong, Houston, Lexington, Melbourne, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Toronto."
Nanjing confirms thaw in China-Japan ties - Al Jazeera Blogs - 0 views
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Update on Nanjing Memorial. Relations thawing.
Issues and Trends in China's Demographic History | Asia for Educators | Columbia Univer... - 0 views
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Overview of the demographic trends in China. Great for the course.
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