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Beijing or Bladerunner? China's Sandstorm as Seen By Netizens

As the worst sandstorm in 10 years swept across the capital, netizens posted their best snaps of the apocalyptic scenes.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 16 March 2021

Beijing Closes Last Coal-Run Power Plant, Moves to Clean Energy

Beijing is now the first Chinese city to rely solely on cleaner energy sources to generate electricity and heating.

by Justine Lopez, 20 March 2017

Forget PM 2.5 and PM 10, This is the New Pollution Threat in China

Chinese health experts are sounding the alarm!

by Rakini Bergundy, 01 March 2019

The Beijing Designer Making Air Masks from Air Jordans

A 34-year-old Beijinger is gaining global attention for sewing pieces of shoes into pollution masks.

by Oscar Holland, 06 December 2016

Greenwave's David Wang on COVID-19 and Winter Health Problems in Beijing

We caught up with general manager David Wang who talked about Greenwave’s history, the effects of the pandemic on Greenwave and how to combat winter health problems in Beijing.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 21 December 2020

Ofo to Roll Out Smog-Filtering Bikes by End of Year

Who needs a face mask anyway?

by That's Beijing, 11 August 2017

Air Pollution Increases Risk of ‘Silent’ Miscarriages in China

Sulfur dioxide, ozone and carbon monoxide were also said to be associated with a higher risk of silent miscarriages.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 28 October 2019

Beijing on Orange Alert, Heavy Smog Expected for Next 5 Days

The heavy pollution will last from Saturday until Tuesday.

by Justine Lopez, 03 November 2017

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