Fact about 750 thousand Chinese Died of Smog Suppressed

The World Bank was supposed to release a figure related to the number of deaths in China died prematurely of air-pollution related diseases. However, constant pressure from the Chinese Communist Party would most likely force the World Bank to withhold the figure. Reportedly, the cost of air and water pollution in China amongst to about 5.8% of total GDP. According to the Financial Times, China's State Environmental Protection Administration and its health ministry told the World Bank not to mention the specific number of pollution-related deaths, claiming that it was too sensitive. The above photo is from www.greenpeace.org Reference http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6265098.stm http://www.ft.com/cms/s/ 8f40e248-28c7-11dc-af78-000b5df10621.html