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11/21/2024 07:43:55 pm

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Chinese Smog

Beijing Smog Returns, Intensity Less Than Expected

Beijing authorities prepared citizens for four days of suffocating smog beginning on Saturday. However, many say the haze was less intense than what was forecasted. Some even questioned why the government had issued its highest air pollution alert.

Beijing Air Pollution

China's Pollution Emissions Reduced in First Half of This Year

A Chinese government report released on Sunday states that the country's level of pollution has reduced in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2014. Beijing credits its current restrictions on the various sources of pollution as the reason why China's air has become cleaner.

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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).

China Environmental Law

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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