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This study was aimed at develo** a better understanding of environmental pressure of urban household consumption in China. First, we introduced the concept model of household metabolism. Using this model, we analyzed the changes of Chinese household metabolism during the last 20 years. Rather than taking into account all aspects of household consumption, we just focused on water and energy metabolisms. After exploring the clearly increasing trends of urban household metabolism in China, we identified the underlying driving forces as biological/physical factors, economic/marketing factors and demographic factors. In conclusion, we suggest that additional work must be carried out in a wider range of household activities and at more advanced research levels in China.
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Liu, J., Wang, R. & Yang, J. Metabolism and Driving Forces of Chinese Urban Household Consumption. Popul Environ 26, 325–341 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11111-005-3345-8
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