Asian Environment

Scientific progress offers both challenges and opportunities for countries throughout the Asia-Pacific. Advances in plant genetics may offer increased food yields, alleviating hunger, but face resistance from those concerned about genetically modified food. Pollution has become a critical concern, possibly even threatening the Beijing Olympics.  Can advances in clean energy production and pollution control offset the impact of increasing economic activity?

Selected news articles (click icon to retrieve)

	In China, farming advances lie fallow: No Clear Path for New Science or Policy Changes to Reach Rural Fields. Washington Post August 6, 2007
	Clean-energy firms make pitch to Asia: U.S. trade mission aims to capitalize on growing commitment in China, India. Wall Street Journal. April 18, 2007