[but for all the talk of economic and political realities culminating to a seemingly insurmountable barrier to institutional rearrangement, one is left wondering about environmental realities? Sure, balance—in all things—is essential for effective governance. But an emphasis solely on politico-economic balance against environmental needs is not balance, but the epitome of imbalance. Should China refuse to balance environmental policy implementation with political and economic needs, the former will become a far greater threat to the latter two needs, and will, in effect, negate the benefits of political and economic growth should climate change prove disasterours for a global economy, local governance, and international affairs. ]