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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

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

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

Art Installation Gives Londoners a Taste of Beijing Air

British artist Michael Pinsky’s ‘Pollution Pods' let visitors sample air from around the world.

by Jonty Dixon, 26 April 2018

​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

Beijing Issues Orange Alert for Smog... Again

The latest bout of pollution will hover over the city from Monday until Wednesday.

by Justine Lopez, 26 March 2018

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