Geology for Global Development

China

Heather Britton: China’s Water Diversion Project

February 27, 2018
Heather Britton: China’s Water Diversion Project
Tiquan river at sunset ((Xingangshan, Jiangxi Province, China). Credit: Steffen Seitz (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu).

China has enjoyed economic growth over the past decades, bringing undoubted prosperity to the country. But exponential industrialisation and rapid growth comes at a significant environmental cost. The nation is heavily dependent on coal-fired power, making it one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases and it’s thirst for development is a drain on vital resources, including ...[Read More]

Friday Photo (55): Photos from Industry – Man Operating Machinery at a Mine in China

November 2, 2012

Man Operating Machinery at a Mine in Anhui Province, China There are many large mining operations covering Anhui Province, China. They tend to have limited safety regulations. The mines can ruin the landscape, cause pollution and can be dangerous places for people to work. However, this primary industry is fuelling China’s rapid growth and development. Our Friday Photo series will be focused ...[Read More]

Lessons from China (3) – Geotourism, A Case Study

October 3, 2012

In September 2012 I travelled to the Gansu Province of China to take part in the First International Symposium for New Techniques for Geohazards Research and Management. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been highlighting a number of issues, lessons and experiences from this trip. You can read the short archive of this series here. Future posts will examine areas relating to geohazards, di ...[Read More]