sales hubs and networks are also uncoordinate uncoordinated. if the government doesn't create environmental policies that cover everything from production to distribution biomass will not be a useful tool in china's development. >> reporter: they arermal power plant owners continue to use coal. many factories do the same. the managers say the fines for polluting the air are lower than the cost of building the required facilities. china has long stressed economic development. it is now having a hard time persuading people and businesses to shift the priorities toward protecting the environment. >>> people in china traditionally celebrate the start of the new year with fireworks and firecrackers. beijing officials have limited sales this year in a bid to fight the air pollution. the items went on sale in the capital on friday ahead of the start of the new year february 19. city officials are limiting the sales period to 11 days that's half the usual length. it's expected to slash consumption and keep the air cleaner. air pollution worsens across