Study Links Pollution on Beijing Subway to Increased Risk for Cancer

Think you don't need to wear a pollution mask on the subway? Think again.

by Justine Lopez, 18 August 2017

Ofo to Roll Out Smog-Filtering Bikes by End of Year

Who needs a face mask anyway?

by That's Beijing, 11 August 2017

Are Lower PM2.5 Levels Causing an Increase in Hazardous Ozone Pollution?

According to a recent study, levels of harmful ozone pollutants are on the rise in Beijing and its surrounding areas.

by Justine Lopez, 10 August 2017

Beijing Pollution Worsens Despite Massive Efforts to Reduce Smog

The air quality in Beijing and its surrounding areas has officially gotten worse during the first four months of the year.

by Justine Lopez, 17 May 2017

Beijing Issues Sandstorm Alert as Dust and Smog Hit

Sand and smog arrive, just in time for spring!

by That's Beijing, 18 April 2017

New Beijing City Plan Vows to Improve Air Quality and Cap Population

The capital will cap its population at 23 million by 2020 and reduce average PM2.5 levels to 35 mgs per cubic meter.

by Justine Lopez, 30 March 2017

Beijing's Air Is Going to Get Worse Thanks to Global Warming

Researchers concluded that in the second half of the century heavy smog would occur 50 percent more often and linger for twice as long.

by Justine Lopez, 21 March 2017

Beijing Closes Last Coal-Run Power Plant, Moves to Clean Energy

Beijing is now the first Chinese city to rely solely on cleaner energy sources to generate electricity and heating.

by Justine Lopez, 20 March 2017

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