The atmosphere in China is increasingly dirty

The number of cars in China is increasing very fast and that situation causes many frightening consequences for the atmosphere.

The number of cars sold in China could reach 17 million in 2010. Photo: typepad.com.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection of China conducted a survey of car numbers and air pollution levels in 113 cities. The results showed that the total number of cars was 170 million, an increase of 9.3% compared to last year and 25 times higher than in 1980. According to AFP , about a third of the surveyed cities have an ambiguous atmosphere. national standard.

' All environmental issues are related to motor vehicle emissions ', a report by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, published on November 4, stated.

Vehicle emissions exceed 51 million tons in 2009 - including 40 million tons of carbon monoxide, nearly 5 million tons of hydrocarbons and about 6 million tons of nitrous oxide.

The number of cars sold in China reached 13.64 million last year, an increase of 46% compared to 2008. That number could increase to 17 million this year, up 25% compared to 2009.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection said they would tighten regulations on vehicle emissions as well as strengthen surveillance. Projects to upgrade gas stations, oil tanks and tankers are being carried out in many cities to reduce emissions, the report said.

The Chinese government has called on car manufacturers to make vehicles that do not pollute the environment, such as cars that use electric motors or both electricity and gasoline.