http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2006/07/27/rising-ventures-yunnan-zhenghong-brings-energy-solutions-to-rural-china Comments for "Rising Ventures: Yunnan Zhenghong Brings Energy Solutions to Rural China" en http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2006/07/27/rising-ventures-yunnan-zhenghong-brings-energy-solutions-to-rural-china <p style="padding: 5px; float: left;"><img src="http://www.nextbillion.net/files/images/yunnanzhenghong3.img_assist_custom.JPG" alt="" title="" class="image img_assist_custom" width="142" height="98" /></p>China has a <a href="http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/chinaenv.html" target="_blank"><u><font color="#800080">huge impending energy problem</font></u></a>.  While the US is by far the leader in GHG emissions worldwide, China - with its high growth and booming population - is quickly becoming the <a href="http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/13415810.htm" target="_blank"><u><font color="#800080">elephant in the room</font></u></a> during discussions on global energy policy.  Issues of rising demand and environmentally-damaging energy sources are not merely confined to urban areas as the country&#39;s rural communities often find their production capabilities outstripping available infrastructure.  This phenomenon forces many families outside of cities to burn inefficient materials such as wood and straw for energy in the absence of alternatives.  Luckily the country&#39;s insatiable energy needs are often matched by its pool of entrepreneurial talent.  <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2006/07/27/rising-ventures-yunnan-zhenghong-brings-energy-solutions-to-rural-china">read more</a></p> http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2006/07/27/rising-ventures-yunnan-zhenghong-brings-energy-solutions-to-rural-china#comment Business Development Consumer Products Energy Successful Models Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:21:32 -0400 Derek Newberry 3078 at http://www.nextbillion.net