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Is China's Most Polluted City Coming Clean?

We visit Baoding, a city with a bad reputation and a thriving green energy sector.

by Oscar Holland, Dominique Wong and Noelle Mateer, 19 November 2016

Smog Causes Widespread Flight Delays, Cancellations in Beijing

Make sure to check your flight's status before heading to the airport.

by Justine Lopez, 05 November 2016

That's Beijing – November 2016 Issue Out Now!

For this month's cover story we visit nearby Baoding to examine the city's notoriously poor air quality and booming alternative energy sector.

by That's Beijing, 02 November 2016

Beijing Hit With Another Smog Alert as Bad Air Expected Through Weekend

An increase in smog ups the city's alert to 'yellow'.

by William Lee, 18 October 2016

Heightened Pollution Levels in Beijing Put a Damper on Golden Week

Air pollution levels are expected to fall this evening with the arrival of a cold snap.

by Justine Lopez, 03 October 2016

Recent Poor Air in Beijing Marks the Start of Smog Season

Beijing issued its first yellow alert on Sunday as the AQI spiked to 229.

by Justine Lopez, 26 September 2016

Fuels Used to Cook and Heat are Worsening Beijing's Air

A new study finds that household fuels are a bigger source of smog in Beijing than power plants.

by Justine Lopez, 29 June 2016

Warm Weather Increases Harmful Ozone Gas in Beijing

Ground-level ozone gas has exceeded PM2.5 as the primary air pollutant in Beijing in recent days.

by Justine Lopez, 25 May 2016

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