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It's Official, Cars are the Main Culprits Behind PM2.5 Levels in Beijing

That's right, coal burning is no longer to blame.

by Valerie Osipov, 18 May 2018

Beijing Subway Shuts Down During Morning Rush, Authorities Say "No Explosions"

Shuangjing subway station was abruptly shut down during rush hour this morning. Eyewitnesses report seeing smoke, bright flashes and loud bangs.

by Vivian Liu, 14 July 2017

Ruh-Roh! Beijing Bans Dog Walking in Public Parks

You can blame lazy dog owners for this one.

by Katherine Chen, 02 August 2019

Beijing Announces Strict Driving Limits for Non-Local Cars

The measure is the local government’s latest attempt to ease the capital’s traffic congestion and air pollution.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 June 2018

Rubble Trouble: Hutong Residents on Beijing’s ‘Beautification Campaign'

We asked hutong residents and shop owners in Beixinqiao – a neighborhood that was particularly hard hit by citywide construction last year – how their lives have changed.

by Noelle Mateer, Edoardo Donati Fogliazza and Qinxin Lu, 25 June 2018

Jing-Jin-Ji's Strides to Curb Steel Industry Emissions Go Beyond Production Cuts

The struggle to clean up the air in what is expected to become the world's largest megacity is still underway, and the task is more complex than ever before.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza and Grigor Grigorian, 05 June 2019