China's 'export' of pollution to the United States

A report published on January 20 (local time) in a prestigious US scientific journal found that dirty waste from Chinese exports surpassed the Pacific to contribute to pollution. in U.S.A.

Smoke rises at a factory in Beijing - (Photo: Reuters)

Reports of nine scientists from China, the United States, and the United Kingdom were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, warning that nearly a quarter of the air pollution comes from TV and toys production. , phone . from China will attack the United States.

'We hire foreign companies to process products and leave pollution in those countries. However, part of this pollution will cross the Pacific to return to haunt us, ' said University of California scientist Steve Davis.

The study showed 22% carbon monoxide and 17% carbon black in China followed these products to the United States.

The black carbon in the air can move very far and is not swept away by rainwater. This substance can lead to heart disease, lung disease, shortness of breath and even cancer.

The report also said China 'exported' 21% of sulfur dioxide pollutants and nitrogen oxide to the US.