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Vehicles that do not meet the government's current standard on emissions will be banned in Beijing's main urban area.

China Implements New Rules to Assist in Smog Fight

Steve M.C. |

Nov 22, 2016 02:08 AM EST

China has set out a whole new peak of anti-smog initiatives with new rules and regulations in place.

A woman covers her mouth and nose as a protective measure against the smog

October Smog Analysis Still Worrying, China's Environmental Ministry

Steve M.C. |

Nov 15, 2016 02:23 PM EST

As smog fills the air in the Northern Regions of China, a report by the Ministry of Environment released on Monday indicates that there was a fall rather than an increase in the county's smog condition by the end of October.

China is taking huge strides in making its environment safe and clean.

China Surpasses Emission Control Targets

S. Rina |

Nov 05, 2016 12:15 AM EDT

China has surpassed its emission control targets, a new report revealed.

Chinese Paramilitary police wear masks to protect against pollution, a rare occurrence, as they march during smog in Tiananmen Square on December 9, 2015 in Beijing, China.

China Detains 5 Environmental Officials for Falsifying Air Quality Results

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 26, 2016 10:23 PM EDT

At least five environmental officials in China's northern city of Xi'an have been detained for tampering air quality monitoring equipment and falsifying results to avoid being fined, state-backed Xinhua News agency reported.

Images produced by a 'millimeter wave' scanner are displayed during a demonstration at the Transportation Security Administration's Systems Integration Facility at Ronald Reagan National Airport December 30, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

China Bans Use of X-Ray Scanners at Airports, Railway Stations

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 14, 2016 02:13 AM EDT

China has banned the use of full-body X-ray scanners at airports and railways stations due to radiation risks, following a ruling by the country's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP).

China to Allocate $65B to Curb Water Pollution

Charissa Echavez |

Aug 10, 2016 03:11 PM EDT

China is allocating 430 billion yuan ($65 billion) to finance around 4,800 different projects aimed at improving the country's quality of water supply, the Ministry of Environmental Protection announced on Monday.

China Publishes New Draft Rules to Limit Mining Pollution

Charissa Echavez |

Aug 10, 2016 02:57 PM EDT

China is planning to tighten its belt on environmenmnetal protection based on the new laws, standards, and punishments against polluters, particularly on the mining sector, drafted by the Ministry of Environmental Protection published late last week.

Chinese Artist Turn China's Smog Into Bricks

Find Out How This Chinese Artist Turns Smog Into Bricks [VIDEO]

Ma. Danilyn Miravalles |

Dec 08, 2015 08:38 AM EST

A Chinese artist from Shenzhen has found a unique way to confront the somg crisis confronting the country.

China Conducts Nuclear Plants Safety Inspections Following Tragic Tianjin Port Explosions

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 15, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Chinese environmental regulators announced on Monday that they will be conducting safety inspections on the various nuclear power plants scattered across the country. The move comes after news that the massive explosion in Tianjin was caused by fire in a warehouse filled with toxic chemicals.

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

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 07, 2015 08:45 AM EDT

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.

China Issues Over 25,000 Environmental Citations Against Erring Companies

Benjie Batanes |

Aug 10, 2015 10:01 AM EDT

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.