Category Archives: China

Hong Kong’s Dirty Air is Worst in Two Years

Roadside air-pollution levels hit a two-year high in some parts of Hong Kong this week, obscuring the city’s vistas in a sea of white haze and prompting the government to warn the young, the elderly and people with heart or … Continue reading

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World’s air pollution could be as bad as China’s by 2050 without urgent action from governments

Increased levels of air pollution can be expected around the world unless urgent action is taken to cut man-made emissions, according to a new study. Published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, the study predicts that without new policies … Continue reading

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Beijing pushes to reduce air pollution

Every night an old coal train chugs in to central Beijing to deliver its load to the Guohua power plant, one of the city’s oldest power stations now surrounded by glitzy malls and towering apartment blocks. Soon, the trains will … Continue reading

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Greyjing? Air pollution fouls Beijing’s name

With its parks, centuries-old palaces, history and culture, Beijing should be one of the more pleasant capitals of the world. Instead, it’s considered among the worst to live in because of chronic air pollution. Lung cancer rates are rising among … Continue reading

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Devastating Effects of Air Pollution in China

Over the last seven years, Chinese have become more aware of the devastating effects of air pollution. PM stands for damaging air pollutants called “particulate matter,” and 2.5 refers to their size in microns a unit of measurement that is … Continue reading

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Masks can cut air pollution risks

Face masks can help protect those with coronary heart disease (CHD) from symptoms and health effects triggered by exposure to polluted air, a study from Beijing, China finds. Heart disease symptoms and blood pressure were both reduced when older men … Continue reading

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The dirty truth about China’s incinerators

The boom in polluting waste-to-energy plants in China has led to a backlash from residents, including one man’s long-running legal crusade via The dirty truth about China’s incinerators | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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Hong Kong’s dirty air costs $6 billion a year

As Hong Kong strives to consolidate its reputation as a financial hub and major offshore conduit for China’s wealth, the smog that often envelops its skyscrapers exacts a heavy cost on its pro-business credentials and competitiveness. The problem costs an … Continue reading

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