Tag Archives: China

Shanghai updates air pollution gauge

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau rolled out a new index for measuring air quality Friday that recognizes three types of air pollution left out of the previous monitoring system. The launch of the Air Quality Index (AQI) will result in … Continue reading →

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SHANGHAI: Air pollution worst in 6 months

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

SHANGHAI has been experiencing some of its most serious and long-lasting air pollution in months, as well as weather conditions that have contributed to thick clouds and a haze that has grounded some flights and led to vehicular crashes which … Continue reading →

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Official air pollution data in Beijing still failing the public

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Trial release of real-time air pollution data in Beijing ignites concerns over reliability of official reports, says China-based analyst who first broke data manipulation story in 2008. Real-time reporting of fine particulate pollution levels recently began at nearly all 35 … Continue reading →

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Beijing to give clearer indication of air quality

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Beijing authorities have completed a network of monitors that will more accurately measure air quality in the smog-ridden city after being pushed into it by public pressure and pollution reports from the U.S. embassy. The Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center … Continue reading →

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How Dirty Are China’s Skies? A Daily Photo Archive Shows The Truth

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Anyone who’s been to Beijing lately would instantly recognize the photo left. It’s the glorious capital of China, rendered completely invisible by pollution. This was taken in August, four years after the Chinese government spent a reported US$19 billion to … Continue reading →

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Asia’s mega-cities urged to think green

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asian urbanization still has a long way to go, with the number and size of cities getting ever larger. In 2010, the urban share of Asia’s population was still only 43 per cent, compared to 52 per cent worldwide. By … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Chinese Cities Advertisement by China Central TV

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

This short film was made by China Central TV as a social advertisement to create awareness about traffic problems and air pollution in Chinese cities and encourage people to ride a bike for our environment. Social Advertisement done by China … Continue reading →

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PM2.5 Level Rises in Beijing as Fog Lingers

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The 24-hour PM2.5 data of Beijing was nearly three times higher than the national standard yesterday, followed by thicker fog today, Xinhua reported Friday. As of 3 pm yesterday, the 24-hour average of PM2.5 of the capital was up to … Continue reading →

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