China, the world's largest nation with one of the fastest growing economies, has a world-class pollution problem. In a four-part series, correspondent Mary Kay Magistad examines China's growing environmental crisis and what the country is doing to respond.
Part One: Land of Pollution
China's staggering growth has come at a steep price to its air, water, and soil. But the cause of the pollution is more than mere economic activity. China's political system has exacerbated the problem.
Part Two: China's Green Army
China is experiencing mounting pressure from within to clean up its polluting ways. A burgeoning environmental movement is speaking out and has begun to score successes.
Part Three: Exporting Goods, Importing Standards
The outside world is also pressuring China to adopt better environmental practices. China has found that if it wants to sell goods to the US and Europe, it needs to satisfy the demands of environmentally conscious consumers.
Part Four: Building a Sustainable Future
China has begun to embrace renewable energy. If the nation follows through on its commitment to wind and solar power, the entire world could benefit.
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