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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

Beijing Slammed by Sandstorm, PM10 Levels Soar Above 1,000

A sandstorm reached the capital early this morning, filling the air with hazardous levels of dust particles.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 March 2018

Heavy Smog Expected to Hit Beijing for Next 6 Days

An orange alert is issued when the AQI is predicted to be above 200 for three consecutive days, with one of those days being over 300.

by Justine Lopez, 12 January 2018

Beijing Vows to Decrease Pollution By 15 Percent This Winter

The capital aims to bring levels down to 60 micrograms per cubic meter this year.

by Justine Lopez, 25 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

Officials Accused of Faking AQI Data with 'Fog Gun' in Beijing

Water cannon spotted near air quality monitor in Beijing sparks accusations of tampering with data by netizens online.

by That's, 08 May 2017

AQI Jumps to 905 in Beijing Following Massive Sandstorm

As of Thursday morning, PM2.5 levels soared to 630 micrograms per cubic meter, while PM10 levels reached 1,000.

by Justine Lopez, 04 May 2017

Heavy Smog Expected to Hit Beijing This Weekend

Heavy pollution is expected to hover over the capital on Friday and Saturday.

by Justine Lopez, 27 February 2017

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