China
40th Earth Day warns dire situation of natural resources
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Source: CCTV.com | 04-22-2009 12:20
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Wednesday marks the 40th Earth Day. China's Ministry of Land and Resources has publicized a report on the nation's natural resources, warning of a dire situation.
China's Ministry of Land and Resources has publicized a report on the nation's natural resources, warning of a dire situation. |
CHINESE NATURAL RESOURCES
Mineral resources
- 58% of world average per capita
Land resources
- limited on average
- little fertile land
- 120 million hectares can be cultivated
Forest resources
- average area of forests - 1/6 of world average
- average forest tree reserves - 1/8 of world average
- forest coverage - 1/2 of world coverage area
Fresh water resources
- unbalanced distribution
(Source: China's Ministry of Land & Resources)