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As Northern China Braces for Latest Bout of Smog, 3 Highways Ordered to Bring Down Emission

Feb 13, 2017 09:53 AM EST

The Chinese government has given directives to concerned authorities that they must work together to bring down emissions on three major highways connecting to 20 Chinese cities including the country's capital city, Beijing.

China Tells Local Weather Forecasters to Stop Issuing Smog Alerts

Steve M.C. |

Jan 18, 2017 10:15 AM EST

China's Meteorological Administration on Tuesday has barred regional forecasters from issuing smog alerts to prevent mismatches, a move that has raised suspicions and received great criticisms from the online community.

Beijing Researchers Study Relationship of Smog, Lung Cancer

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 16, 2017 04:13 AM EST

The Beijing Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning (BMCHFP) has conducted a study to determine the potential relationship of smog and lung cancer, according to the Beijing News on Sunday.

Plans are currently on going to put air purifiers in schools in Beijing for learning to continue

Beijing to Install Air Purifiers in Schools

Steve M.C. |

Jan 06, 2017 09:34 PM EST

Beijing is planning to install air purifiers and air filters in schools as the city continues to come up with new ways to battle with smog, according to the new initiative announced by the Education Municipal on Thursday.

Beijing has issued a red alert notice as it prepares for a massive smog expected between Friday and Wednesday next week.

Beijing Issues First Red Alert Smog Warning This Year

Steve M.C. |

Dec 15, 2016 10:49 AM EST

Beijing has issued a red alert notice on Thursday, indicating that harsh fog pollutions are expected in the region over the next five days. This is the first notice the city has released this year.

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.

The Smog Free Tower, which is designed by Daan Roosegaarde as part of his Smog Free Project, debuted in Beijing on Thursday.

World's Biggest Air Purifier Cleans Beijing's Air, Turns Smog into Jewelries

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 29, 2016 10:51 PM EDT

The world's biggest air purifier, which not only removes pollutants and cleans air but also turns smog into jewelry, made its debut in Beijing, China, on Thursday. The Smog Free Tower is designed by Daan Roosegaarde as part of his Smog Free Project.

The city of Beijing covered in heavy smog

Beijing Reports 46 Days of Heavy Pollution in 2015

Charissa Echavez |

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.

Local Chinese farmers utilize artificial light to grow plants

Chinese Farmers Use Electric Lamps to Grow Plants Amid Persistent Smog

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 08, 2016 09:02 AM EST

As heavy smog continues to blanket Hebei Province in China, farmers have come up with a brilliant way to keep their crops and plants alive using electric lamps.

North China on Yellow Alert Due to Smoggy Weather

Nicky West |

Dec 29, 2015 05:10 AM EST

China's weather observatory issued a yellow alert Tuesday morning due to smog coming from the north side of the country and is expected to linger until Wednesday.

A comparative photo of Tiananmen Square amid smog in Beijing, China

Second 'Red Alert' Issued Over Smog in Beijing, Other Cities

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 18, 2015 02:00 PM EST

Just over a week ago, the city of Beijing has issued its first ever warning on air pollution. And now, it has once again raised the 'red alert' status following the heavy smog that covered the northern part of China.

Beijing Lifts Smog Red Alert But More Smog Expected This December

Ana Verayo |

Dec 11, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Beijing local government already lifted red alert for smog Thursday after three days, as skies cleared however more heavy smog is expected this month.

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.

Chinese Authorities Raise Smog Alert Level At Its Second Highest In Beijing This Year

Chinese Authorities Raise Smog Alert Level to Second Highest in Beijing This Year

Desiree Sison |

Nov 30, 2015 08:06 AM EST

Chinese authorities have raised the smog alert level to the second to the highest so far this year in the nation's capital Beijing.

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.

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