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The city of Beijing covered in heavy smog

Beijing Reports 46 Days of Heavy Pollution in 2015

Feb 10, 2016 08:54 AM EST

In 2015, China's capital city Beijing recorded 46 days of heavy pollution comprising of nearly 13 percent of the year, the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) said on Tuesday.

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

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 25, 2016 02:46 PM EST

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.

Chinese employees now prefer cleaner work environment over compensation

Chinese Employees Prefer Better Air Quality Over Work, Compensation

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 10:57 PM EST

With the hazardous and increasing smog levels in Beijing, employees seem to no longer chase after high compensation, promotions or career growth. Many are now opting out of the office, thus forcing employers to allocate budget to install air filtering systems.

Anti-Smog Inflatable Gym Built in Beijing School

Ma. Danilyn Miravalles |

Dec 05, 2015 10:22 AM EST

Due to the damaging quantities of smog in China, a middle school in Beijing has come up with an ingenious of a way of ensuring students keep healthy by partaking in sporting events.

More than 700,000 Chinese to Die From Lung Cancer Yearly by 2020: Experts

Desiree Sison |

Dec 01, 2015 09:41 AM EST

Chinese health authorities have raised alarm over the rising number of lung cancer patients diagnosed annually in China with more than 800.000 people expected to be hit by the disease yearly by 2020.

China Rallies Major Cities to Fulfill Cleaner Air Plan by 2017

Desiree Sison |

Nov 17, 2015 09:34 AM EST

The Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection has given an ultimatum to its major cities to reach their planned targets in reducing major air pollutants by 2017.

Majority of China's Big Cities Did Not Pass Air Quality Tests in June: Environmental Ministry

Kwao Peppeh |

Jul 13, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

The Ministry of Environmental Protection announced on Monday that out of the country's 74 big cities, only 19 passed air quality tests last month.

Clearing the Smog: Chinese Engineers Develop Laser Radar to Detect Air Pollutants

Kwao Peppeh |

Jun 23, 2015 07:19 AM EDT

A group of engineers from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp are developing a laser radar device, which can be used to detect micro-sized particles in that air that are harmful to human health, China Daily reported.