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

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

Tianjin 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

Orange Alert: Expect Heavy Smog in Tianjin Until March 15

Orange alerts are issued when the AQI is expected to exceed 200 for three consecutive days, with one of those days surpassing 300.

by Justine Lopez, 12 March 2018

Heavy Smog Expected to Hit Tianjin 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

Left Out in the Cold: The Cost of Blue Skies in Beijing

While Beijingers are breathing easy, millions in Northern China have been left to withstand subzero temperatures without any heat at all.

by Justine Lopez, 20 December 2017

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