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Sorry Guys… Heavy Smog Expected to Hit Beijing Over Qingming Holiday

Another round of smog is expected to settle over Beijing from April 2-5. The air will (hopefully) clear up starting April 6.

by Justine Lopez, 31 March 2017

Samuel L. Jackson Spotted Taking Selfies in Beijing

Samuel L. Jackson rolled into Beijing last week to promote his new movie Kong: Skull Island.

by Steven Hu, 21 March 2017

Beijing's 'Smog Police' Detain First Pollution-Causing Offender

It looks like the newly-formed environmental police force is finally cracking down on air polluters.

by Justine Lopez, 17 March 2017

China Cuts Back on Steel Production to Reduce Winter Smog in Beijing

After suffering through a pretty polluted winter, China is now putting harsher controls on cities in northern China in order to help clean up Beijing's air.

by Justine Lopez, 23 February 2017

Beijing to Ban Higher-Emission Vehicles from Roads Starting Feb 15

Starting Wednesday higher-emission vehicles will be barred from driving on Beijing's roads.

by Justine Lopez, 14 February 2017

China Orders Cities on "Pollution Highways" to Reduce Emissions

As Beijing braces for another bout of heavy pollution this week, cities located on three pollution "highways" are being asked to cut down on emissions.

by Justine Lopez, 13 February 2017