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Beijing Plans to Replace All Taxis with 'New Energy' Vehicles

Starting this year, gas-powered taxis will be replaced with either electric or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles to help clean up air.

by Justine Lopez, 24 February 2017

China Cuts Back on Steel Production to Reduce Winter Smog in Beijing

After suffering through a pretty polluted winter, China is now putting harsher controls on cities in northern China in order to help clean up Beijing's air.

by Justine Lopez, 23 February 2017

'Smog Police' Hit the Streets to Combat Beijing's Pollution Problem

In order to fight smog in the capital, environmental police are taking to the streets to fight, not crime, but pollution.

by Justine Lopez, 09 January 2017

WATCH: Eerie Timelapse Video Shows Smog Envelop Beijing

The 10-second video was shot over a 20-minute stretch of time and shows a heavy blanket of smog as it quickly covers the city.

by Justine Lopez, 03 January 2017

Eerie Photos Show Hazardous Smog Rolling Into Beijing

It has begun.

by Justine Lopez, 16 December 2016

The Beijing Designer Making Air Masks from Air Jordans

A 34-year-old Beijinger is gaining global attention for sewing pieces of shoes into pollution masks.

by Oscar Holland, 06 December 2016

Beijing to Call It Quits on Coal Mining By 2020

The last three mines in the capital will be closed down at some point during the next four years.

by Justine Lopez, 01 December 2016

8 Facemasks That Will Protect You From Pollution

Keep your lungs safe this winter.

by Jonty Dixon, 01 December 2016

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