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Notorious smog levels: a growing problem in the world's largest carbon-emitting country

IBM, Microsoft Eye China's Smog Forecasting Market

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 29, 2015 07:39 AM EST

As China continues to battle with increasingly worsening levels of air pollution, two of the world's biggest firms are eyeing a window of business opportunity in the situation. Technology firms IBM and Microsoft are reportedly scrambling for the country's fast-growing market for smog forecasting devices.

Beijing international airport cancels more than 220 flights because of poor visibility

Thick Smog Leads to Cancellation of More Than 220 Flights in Beijing

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 27, 2015 07:17 AM EST

Due to poor visibility after thick smog covered Beijing on Friday, the capital's international airport cancelled over 220 flights.

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Over 2000 Companies in China to Suspend or Slow Down Production

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 22, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Following the succeeding 'red alert' status issued by Beijing, authorities have ordered over 2000 factories to suspend or minimize production. The memo was issued just a few days after alert level was raised again.

Laser Egg A Smoke-Detecting Gadget Sold Out in Beijing, Start Back Orders in Early January

Laser Egg: Smoke-Detecting Gadget Sold Out in Beijing, Back Orders Start in Early January

Daphne Planca   | Dec 21, 2015 07:52 AM EST

A smog-detecting gadget called the Laser Egg has sold out in Beijing. The gadget, which is the size of a large orange, can be used at home, in the car, or anywhere where air pollution is a concern.

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China Issues Orange Pollution Alert as Smog Strikes Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei

CJ Lasan   | Dec 07, 2015 06:00 AM EST

Authorities in Beijing have urged elementary and middle schools to suspend outdoor activities as an orange alert was issued for heavy smog in the city on Monday. The order will take effect starting on Tuesday, and the warning comes after a week of record pollution levels in the city.

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Beijing's Smog Pollution Worsens: School Children Told to Stay Indoors

Benjie Batanes   | Dec 01, 2015 11:07 AM EST

Beijing's air pollution has gotten so bad this week that city officials have told school children to stay indoors. The capital has been on "orange alert" since Sunday due to the air pollution, which is 3,500 percent above the World Health Organization (WHO) safety standards.

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Beijing Marathon Held Despite Concerns of Heavy Air Pollution, Several Runners Hospitalized

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 21, 2015 09:45 AM EDT

More than 30,000 runners participated in this year's Beijing Marathon on Sunday, despite heavy air pollution in the city. During the event, several runners and a race official were hospitalized for various medical reasons ranging from dehydration to heart attack.

Beijing Air Pollution 70th Anniversary of Victory in World War II

Beijing to Impose Severe Punishment on Companies who Fail to Comply with Emission Restrictions Ahead of September Military Parade

Kwao Peppeh   | Aug 13, 2015 07:12 AM EDT

Beijing environmental watchdog has announced on Wednesday that companies, who fail to comply with the directive to reduce pollution from Aug. 10, will be subjected to severe punishment including fines.

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