The State Council issued the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan in September to control PM2.5 (airborne particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns) and reduce the number of smoggy days. The 10 point plan includes limits to pollutant emissions, optimization of energy use and upgrades to technology.
A pupil goes to school wearing a mask in Jinan, East China's Shandong province, Oct 29. [Photo by Zheng Tao/Asianewsphoto] |