Why the Haze These Days? Explaining Beijing's Recent Smog

​Despite improvements in recent years, China's capital is still no stranger to air pollution.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 March 2021

Explainer: Why Winter is the Most Polluted Time of Year in China

’Tis the season for pollution and facemasks.

by Jonty Dixon, 06 January 2021

Shenzhen Had the Cleanest Air in 15 Years in 2018

The average amount of fine particles in the air throughout 2018 has dropped to 26 micrograms per cubic meter, the lowest in 15 years.

by Jonathan Zhong, 17 January 2019

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Miscarriage, Scientists Find

It can be as bad as smoking in raising the risks of losing a pregnancy.

by Urban Family, 17 January 2019

Heavy Smog Causes Orange Alerts in Cities Across Northeast China

Many regions in Northeast China were hit by toxic thick smog over the weekend, causing the China Meteorological Administration to issue orange air quality alerts in the affected areas....

by Julia Vihinen, 16 January 2019

The Air in South China Has Been Stinky Lately and Nobody Knows Why

Shenzhen Human Settlements and Environment Commission have begun looking into the situation, but have yet to find the source of the odor.

by Jonathan Zhong, 11 January 2019

PHOTOS: Airpocalypse Returns to Beijing as City Experiences Heavy Smog

The first big wave of smog of the winter hit the capital this week.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 15 November 2018

Pollution Linked to Fall in Intelligence, China Study Finds

A new study in China has found that exposure to air pollution could be making people less intelligent.

by Tom Smith, 29 August 2018

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