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12/22/2024 06:31:05 pm

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Beijing Blanketed In Heavy Smog

Greenpeace: Most Cities in China Failed Air Quaility Evaluations in 2015

Despite improvements in some of the worst-hit areas, almost 300 Chinese cities still failed to meet national standards for air quality last year, Greenpeace announced on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

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Chinese Scientists Identify Soot Aggregates to be Most Harmful PM2.5

Chinese scientists have discovered that soot aggregates are the most harmful particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5).

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China Issues Over 25,000 Environmental Citations Against Erring Companies

Chinese environmental regulators have announced that more than 25,000 citations have been issued against polluting companies in the first six months of the year. A newly enacted environment law has given authorities greater mandate to go after companies and individuals responsible for pollution.

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Chinese Cabinet Proposes Higher Tax Rate for Companies Responsible for Pollution

The Chinese government is drafting a national law that will impose higher taxes on business establishments that contribute the most amount of pollution in the country.

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China Targets Ship and Boat Emissions to Curb Pollution

In a bid to reduce the effects of air pollution, Chinese authorities are looking at the possibility of regulating emissions from the country's 100,000+ marine vessels.

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