China relies on coal for two-thirds of its commercial energy usage, partly because the country has abundant supplies of this resource. Yet, China’s coal burning has caused innumerable and growing...

China relies on coal for two-thirds of its commercial energy usage, partly because the country has abundant supplies of this resource. Yet, China’s coal burning has caused innumerable and growing problems for the country, for its neighboring nations, for the Pacific Ocean weather system, and even for the west coast of North America. Do you think China has been justified in developing this resource, as other countries— including the United States—have done with their coal resources? Explain. What are China’s alternatives?