China Pollution

• NASA images show drop in pollution over China during coronavirus quarantine

  NASA scientists said the reduction in NO2 pollution was first apparent near Wuhan, but eventually spread across the country.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2020
  
• China appoints 5,500 inspectors to find smog cheaters in polluted north

  China's environment ministry says it will send 5,500 inspectors on a year-long investigation into the sources of air pollution in major northern cities.

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2017
  
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• Time-lapse video shows wall of smog engulf Beijing

  The video condenses 20 minutes into 12 seconds and was recorded on Monday by British national Chas Pope from what appears to be inside a skyscraper overlooking a busy highway.

  Environment

  Jan 3, 2017
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• Air pollution could kill 9 million people a year by 2060, OECD warns

  A new study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD) found that, not only is air pollution worse than expected, but that it will lead to an increase in deaths that could be as high as nine million.

  Environment

  Jun 14, 2016
• China to adopt emergency measures to fight air pollution

  In an effort to curb heavy smog, China is imposing emergency measures on increased air pollution days.

  Environment

  Oct 22, 2013
• China to adopt emergency measures to fight air pollution

  In an effort to curb heavy smog, China is imposing emergency measures on increased air pollution days.

  Oct 22, 2013