Cities Are Cleaner, Greener and More Livable in the People's
Republic of China  Feature | 13 June 2014  The People's Republic
of China (PRC) has made progress in improving the environmental
quality of its cities. Yet more work needs to be done to achieve
its ambitious targets for reducing pollution.  A study made by
ADB shows that though the overall livability and quality of life
in some cities have improved, the People's Republic of China
(PRC) continues to face many environmental challenges that could
impede inclusive and sustainable growth.  Over the last decade,
the urban economy of the PRC has grown rapidly based on a
pattern of high input, high consumption, and high emissions.
High consumption of resources, relatively low technology, and
rapid economic development and urbanization have created serious
pollution problems throughout its cities.  For example, 300 of
more than 600 cities in the country suffer from water shortages.
Despite recent improvements, few cities boast Class 1 or
pristine air quality