Living environment and energy consumption in cities of Yangtze Delta Area

In this research, we used the statistical data to investigate the basic condition of living environment and energy consumption for Yangtze Delta Area. Yangtze Delta Area is most developed area in China, the center of which is Shanghai, a largest economical city and largest harbor for industry and trade. Besides Shanghai, this area has many cities with a high economical power and highly developed urbanization. The development of economy and living condition in this area will give a significant impact on other cities in China. Through the study, we found that home energy use increases very fast in this area especially for pipeline coal gas use. Reflecting the dense population and an active economy, the density of automobile traffic in this area is exceedingly high and congestion, particularly in mega cities. The living condition for resident has improved gradually. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.