Transport in China: energy consumption and emissions of different transport modes
Transport volumes and structures in China change drastically as a result of economic and social development in the country. These changes are associated with increasing energy consumption and negative impacts on the environment, e.g. emissions of greenhouse gases and toxic air pollutants affecting not only the micro and macro climate but also health. For the preparation of strategies to minimize these environmental and health impacts, information about the transport system in China and its contribution to energy consumption and emissions are necessary. This study delivers information, background material and scenarios on the current transport situation in China compared to Germany and OECD Europe.