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China's capital city Beijing to shut down 2,500 polluting establishments

Beijing to Shut Down 2,500 Pollution-Causing Establishments in 2016

Jan 11, 2016 06:41 AM EST

As part of their city-wide environmental protection efforts, local authorities in Beijing are shutting down 2,500 small companies to address the growing problem of smog that continues to blanket the city, according to Chinese state media.

What Happens Inside Beijing During a Smog Red Alert

Ana Verayo |

Dec 08, 2015 07:09 AM EST

The Chinese government issued a red alert over Beijing due to a deadly smog, cancelling classes and banning vehicles.

First Ever Pollution Red Alert as Bejing is Covered in Smog

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Dec 07, 2015 12:13 PM EST

China's capital city saw its first pollution red alert on Monday. Beijing local government issued the alert to caution the city's residents about the harsh smog conditions. The alert will be raised from Tuesday to Thursday.

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.

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.