It is well known that Asia’s rapid economic growth is creating a commensurate expansion in its energy needs. Also, the region’s requirement is mainly for fossil fuels, most of them imported, and the result will likely be environmental damage caused by a swamping of global carbon dioxide targets. Meanwhile, government measures to regulate domestic demand, for instance through subsidies, is perversely benefiting the rich at the expense of the poor.
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